722M24 is a chromium-molybdenum-based engineering steel grade from Thames Stockholders which is often delivered in hardened and tempered condition. It benefits from good wear resistance and high fatigue strength. This can increase the tensile strength by up to 1075 N/mm². Nitriding yields a hard and wears resistant casing resulting in an engineering material that delivers good fatigue and shock resistance. The nitriding process is usually performed at a comparatively low temperature which brings about a scale-free surface with minimal distortion.

722M24 can function in atmospheres of up to 500 °C before any loss in surface hardness is noticed. 722M24 is delivered in the hardened and tempered ‘T’ condition. This nitriding steel also offers a good combination of toughness and ductility. When supplied in the ‘T’ condition, 722M24 is ideal for applications necessitating high creep resistance and high tensile strength.

722M24 has become a widely used engineering material in industries such as automotive, textiles, and aerospace. It is also widely used by billet crankshaft manufacturers.