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CARPENTER VIM-VAR 52100 is a high-carbon steel containing nominally 1.40% chromium. It is produced by vacuum-induction melting (VIM), followed by vacuum-arc remelting (VAR) to meet the exacting demands of bearing manufacturers for a clean steel of uniform microstructure. It is deep hardening and has high resistance to wear.