En 10083 2

DEUTSCHE NORM October 2006
DIN EN 10083-2 DIN

ICS 77.140.45
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DIN EN 10083-1:2006-10
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DIN EN 10083-1 1996-10
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DIN EN 10083-2:2006-10
National foreword
This standard has been prepared by ECISS/TC 23 “Steels for heat treatment, alloy steels and free-cutting
steels – Qualities and dimensions” (Secretariat: Germany).
The responsible German body involved in its preparation was the Normenausschuss Eisen und Stahl (Steel
and Iron Standards Committee), Technical Committee 05/1.
Amendments
This standard differs from DIN EN 10083-1:1996-10, DIN EN 10083-2:1996-10 and DIN 17212:1972-08 as
follows:
a) This series of standards (DIN EN 10083-1 to -3) has been thematically restructured. Previously, the three
parts were divided up as follows:
Part 1: Technical delivery conditions for special steels
Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for unalloyed quality steels
Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for boron steels
The three parts are now divided up in a more appropriate manner:

Part 1: General technical delivery conditions
Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non-alloy steels
Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for alloy steels
b) This restructuring was achieved by including the following general information – which was previously
given in all three parts – in the first part only: figures showing the location of test pieces and samples; and
the Annexes “Ruling sections for mechanical properties”, “Other relevant standards”, “Dimensional
standards applicable to products complying with this European Standard”, and “Non-metallic inclusion
content”. However, the diagrams and information in Annexes specific to unalloyed or to alloyed quality
steels have been left in the relevant part, namely Part 2 or Part 3, respectively.
c) Flame and induction hardening steels are now included in the scope of this standards series.
d) Grades C22, C25, C30 and C50 have been deleted from the unalloyed quality steels, and grades C25E,
C25R, C30E and C30R have been deleted from the unalloyed special steels.
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e) Manufacturers can now verify hardenability by calculation where this is possible.
f) The standard has been editorially revised.
Previous editions
DIN 1661: 1924-09, 1929-06

DIN 1662: 1928-07, 1930-06
DIN 1662 Supplement 5, Supplement 6, Supplement 8 to Supplement 11: 1932-05
DIN 1663: 1936-05, 1939x-12
DIN 1663 Supplement 5, Supplement 7 to Supplement 9: 1937x-02
DIN 1665: 1941-05
DIN 1667: 1943-11
DIN 17200 Supplement: 1952-05
DIN 17200: 1951-12, 1969-12, 1984-11, 1987-03
DIN 17212: 1972-08
DIN EN 10083-1: 1991-10, 1996-10
DIN EN 10083-2: 1991-10, 1996-10
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Contents Page
Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................5
4 Classification and designation.............................................................................................................5
4.1 Classification..........................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Designation ............................................................................................................................................5
5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser .....................................................................................6
5.1 Mandatory information ..........................................................................................................................6
5.2 Options ...................................................................................................................................................6
6 Manufacturing process .........................................................................................................................7
6.1 General....................................................................................................................................................7
6.2 Deoxidation ............................................................................................................................................7
6.3 Heat treatment and surface condition at delivery ..............................................................................7
6.4 Cast separation ......................................................................................................................................7
7 Requirements .........................................................................................................................................7
7.1 Chemical composition, hardenability and mechanical properties ...................................................7
7.2 Machinability ..........................................................................................................................................8
7.3 Shearability of semi-finished products and bars ...............................................................................8
7.4 Structure .................................................................................................................................................8
7.5 Internal soundness ................................................................................................................................9
7.6 Surface quality .......................................................................................................................................9
7.7 Dimensions, tolerances on dimensions and shape ...........................................................................9
8 Inspection .............................................................................................................................................10
8.1 Testing procedures and types of documents...................................................................................10
8.2 Frequency of testing ...........................................................................................................................10
8.3 Tests to be carried out for specific inspection.................................................................................10

9 Preparation of samples and test pieces ............................................................................................10
9.1 Selection and preparation of samples for chemical analysis .........................................................10
9.2 Location and orientation of samples and test pieces for mechanical tests..................................10
9.3 Location and preparation of samples for hardness and hardenability tests ................................11
9.4 Identification of samples and test pieces .........................................................................................11
10 Test methods........................................................................................................................................11
10.1 Chemical analysis................................................................................................................................11
10.2 Mechanical tests ..................................................................................................................................11
10.3 Hardness and hardenability tests ......................................................................................................11
10.4 Retests ..................................................................................................................................................11
11 Marking, labelling, packaging.............................................................................................................11
Annex A (normative) Options ..........................................................................................................................34
Annex B (informative) Comparison of steel grades specified in this European Standard and ISO
683-1:1987 and other steel grades previously standardized nationally.........................................36
Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................................37
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Foreword
This document (EN 10083-2:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee ECISS/TC 23 “Steels for heat
treatment, alloy steels and free-cutting steels - Qualities and dimensions”, the secretariat of which is held by
DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2007, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by February 2007.
This document supersedes EN 10083-2:1991.
Together with Part 1 and Part 3 of this standard, this Part 2 is a revision of the following European Standards:
EN 10083-1:1991 +A1:1996, Quenched and tempered steels – Part 1: Technical delivery conditions for
special steels
EN 10083-2: 1991 +A1:1996, Quenched and tempered steels – Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for
unalloyed quality steels
EN 10083-3:1995, Quenched and tempered steels – Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for boron steels
and of
EURONORM 86-70, Flame and induction hardening steels – Quality specifications
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This part of EN 10083, in addition to Part 1, specifies the technical delivery requirements for:
 semi-finished products, hot formed, e.g. blooms, billets, slabs (see NOTES 2 and 3 in EN 10083-1:2006,
Clause 1),
 bars (see NOTE 2 in EN 10083-1:2006, Clause 1),
 rod,
 wide flats,
 hot-rolled strip and sheet/plate,
 forgings (see NOTE 2 in EN 10083-1:2006, Clause 1),
manufactured from the direct hardening non alloy steels for quenching and tempering and the non alloy flame
and induction hardening steels and supplied in one of the heat treatment conditions given for the different
types of products in Table 1, lines 2 to 7, and in one of the surface conditions given in Table 2.
The steels are generally intended for the manufacture of quenched and tempered, flame or induction
hardened machine parts, but can also be used in the normalized condition.
The requirements for mechanical properties given in this document are restricted to the sizes given in Table 9
and Table 10.
NOTE This document does not apply for bright steel products. For bright steel products EN 10277-1 and EN 10277-5
apply.
In special cases, variations in these technical delivery requirements or additions to them may be agreed at the
time of enquiry and order (see Annex A).
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 10002-1, Metallic materials – Tensile testing – Part 1: Method of test at ambient temperature
EN 10020, Definition and classification of grades of steel
EN 10027-1, Designation systems for steels – Part 1: Steel names
EN 10027-2, Designation systems for steel – Part 2: Numerical system
EN 10045-1, Metallic materials – Charpy impact test – Part 1: Test method
EN 10083-1:2006, Steels for quenching and tempering – Part 1: General technical delivery conditions
EN 10160, Ultrasonic testing of steel flat product of thickness equal or greater than 6 mm (reflection method)
EN 10163-2, Delivery requirements for surface condition of hot-rolled steel plates, wide flats and sections –
Part 2: Plate and wide flats
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EN 10204, Metallic products – Types of inspection documents
EN 10221, Surface quality classes for hot-rolled bars and rods – Technical delivery conditions
CR 10261, ECISS Information Circular 11 – Iron and steel – Review of available methods of chemical analysis
EN 10308, Non destructive testing – Ultrasonic testing of steel bars
EN ISO 377, Steel and steel products – Location and preparation of samples and test pieces for mechanical
testing (ISO 377:1997)
EN ISO 642, Steel – Hardenability test by end quenching (Jominy test) (ISO 642:1999)
EN ISO 643, Steels – Micrographic determination of the apparent grain size (ISO 643:2003)
EN ISO 3887, Steels – Determination of depth of decarburization (ISO 3887:2003)
EN ISO 6506-1, Metallic materials – Brinell hardness test – Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1:2005)
EN ISO 6508-1:2005, Metallic materials – Rockwell hardness test – Part 1: Test method (scales A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, K, N, T) (ISO 6508-1:2005)
EN ISO 14284, Steel and iron – Sampling and preparation of samples for the determination of chemical
composition (ISO 14284:1996)
EN ISO 18265, Metallic materials – Conversion of hardness values (ISO 18265:2003)
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 10083-1:2006 apply.
4 Classification and designation
4.1 Classification
Steel grades C35, C40, C45, C55 and C60 are classified according to EN 10020 as non alloy quality steels
and the other steel grades as non alloy special steels.
4.2 Designation
4.2.1 Steel names
For the steel grades covered by this document, the steel names as given in the relevant tables are allocated in
accordance with EN 10027-1.
4.2.2 Steel numbers
For the steel grades covered by this document, the steel numbers as given in the relevant tables are allocated
in accordance with EN 10027-2.
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5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser
5.1 Mandatory information
See EN 10083-1:2006, 5.1.
5.2 Options
A number of options are specified in this document (listed below). If the purchaser does not indicate his wish
to implement any of these options, the supplier shall act in accordance with the basic specification.
a) any particular heat treatment condition (see 6.3.2);
b) any particular surface condition (see 6.3.3);
c) any verification of the product analysis (see 7.1.2.2 and A.6);
d) any requirement to the hardenability (+H, +HH, +HL) for special steels (see 7.1.3) and if agreed the
information concerning calculating hardenability (see 10.3.2);
e) any verification of mechanical properties of reference test pieces in the quenched and tempered (+QT) or
normalized (+N) condition (see A.1 and A.2);
f) any fine grain requirements (see 7.4 and A.3);
g) any requirements for the verification of non-metallic inclusion content of special steels (see 7.4 and A.4);
h) any requirement for internal soundness (see 7.5 and A.5);
i) any requirement relating to surface quality (see 7.6.3);
j) any requirement regarding the permissible depth of decarburization of special steels (see 7.6.4);
k) suitability of bars and rod for bright drawing (see 7.6.5);
l) any requirement relating to removal of surface defects (see 7.6.6);

m) inspection of surface condition and dimensions shall be carried out by the purchaser at the manufacturer's
works (see 8.1.4);
n) any requirement concerning special marking of the products (see Clause 11 and A.7).
EXAMPLE
20 round bars with the nominal diameter 20 mm and the nominal length of 8000 mm according to EN 10060 made of steel
grade C45E (1.1191), according to EN 10083-2 in the heat treatment condition +A, inspection certificate 3.1 as specified in
EN 10204.
20 round bars EN 10060 - 20x8000

EN 10083-2 – C45E+A
EN 10204 - 3.1
or
20 round bars EN 10060 - 20x8000

EN 10083-2 – 1.1191+A
EN 10204 - 3.1
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6 Manufacturing process
6.1 General
The manufacturing process of the steel and of the products is left to the discretion of the manufacturer with the
restrictions given by the requirements in 6.2 to 6.4.
6.2 Deoxidation
All steels shall be killed.
6.3 Heat treatment and surface condition at delivery
6.3.1 Untreated condition
Unless otherwise agreed at the time of enquiry and order, the products shall be delivered in the untreated, i.e.
hot worked, condition.
NOTE Depending on product shape and dimensions, not all steel grades can be delivered in the hot worked
untreated condition (e. g. steel grade C60).
6.3.2 Particular heat treatment condition
If so agreed at the time of enquiry and order, the products shall be delivered in one of the heat-treatment
conditions given in Table 1, lines 3 to 7.
6.3.3 Particular surface condition
If so agreed at the time of enquiry and order, the products shall be delivered with one of the particular surface
conditions given in Table 2, lines 3 to 7.
6.4 Cast separation
The products shall be delivered separated by cast.

7 Requirements
7.1 Chemical composition, hardenability and mechanical properties
7.1.1 General
Table 1 shows the combinations of usual heat-treatment conditions at delivery, product forms and
requirements as specified in Tables 3 to 10.
Except where special steels are ordered in the quenched and tempered condition, the special steels may be
supplied with or without hardenability requirements (see Table 1, columns 8 and 9).
7.1.2 Chemical composition
7.1.2.1 The chemical composition determined by cast analysis shall comply with the values in Table 3.
7.1.2.2 Permissible deviations between the limiting values for cast analysis and the values for product
analysis are given in Table 4.
The product analysis shall be carried out when specified at the time of the enquiry and order (see A.6).
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7.1.3 Hardenability
Where the steel is ordered by using the symbols for normal (+H) or restricted (+HL, +HH) hardenability
requirements, the hardenability values given in Table 5, Table 6 or Table 7 shall apply.
7.1.4 Mechanical properties
Where the steel is ordered without hardenability requirements, the requirements for mechanical properties
specified in Table 9 or Table 10 apply as appropriate for the particular heat treatment condition.
In this case, the hardenability values given in Table 5 for special steels are for guidance purposes only.
The mechanical property values given in Table 9 and Table 10 apply to test pieces in the quenched and
tempered or normalized condition, which have been taken and prepared in accordance with
EN 10083-1:2006, Figure 1 or Figures 2 and 3 (see also footnote a in Table 1).
For steel plates > 10 mm thickness and bars > 100 mm diameter in the normalized condition (+N), it may be
agreed at the time of enquiry and order that instead of the tensile test the hardness test is performed at the
same region, where otherwise the sample for the tensile test piece would be taken from. The hardness test
should be performed and from this so that the tensile strength values can be calculated according to EN ISO
18265. The calculated tensile strength shall comply to Table 10.
7.1.5 Surface hardness
For the surface hardness of special steels after flame and induction hardening, the specifications in Table 11
apply.
7.2 Machinability
All steels delivered in the soft annealed (+A) condition are machinable. Where improved machinability is
required, the grades with a specified sulphur range should be ordered and/or with a specific treatment to
improve machinability (e.g. Ca treatment), see also Table 3, footnote c.
7.3 Shearability of semi-finished products and bars
7.3.1 Under suitable conditions (avoiding local stress peaks, pre-heating, application of blades with a profile
adapted to that of the product, etc.), all steels are shearable in the soft-annealed (+A) and normalized (+N)
condition.
7.3.2 Steel grades C45, C45E, C45R, C50E, C50R, C55, C55E, C55R, C60, C60E, C60R and 28Mn6 (see
Table 8) and the corresponding grades with requirements on hardenability (see Tables 5 to 7) are also
shearable under suitable conditions if they are supplied in the "treated to improve shearability (+S)" condition
with the hardness requirements as specified in Table 8.
7.3.3 Under suitable conditions, steel grades C22E, C22R, C35, C35E, C35R, C40, C40E and C40R (see
Table 8) and the corresponding grades with hardenability requirements (see Tables 5 to 7) are shearable in
the untreated condition.
Shearability may also be assumed for steel grades C45, C45E and C45R with dimensions greater than 80 mm
and in the untreated condition.
7.4 Structure
7.4.1 Unless otherwise agreed at the time of enquiry and order, the grain size shall be left to the discretion
of the manufacturer. If a fine grain structure is required in accordance with a reference treatment, special
requirement A.3 shall be ordered.
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If steels C35E, C35R, C45E, C45R, C50E, C50R, C55E and C55R are intended for flame or induction
hardening, special requirement A.3 shall be ordered in any case.
7.4.2 The special steels shall have a degree of cleanness corresponding to the special steel quality (see
A.4 and EN 10083-1:2006, Annex E).
7.5 Internal soundness
Where appropriate, requirements relating to the internal soundness of products shall be agreed at the time of
enquiry and order, if possible with reference to European standards. EN 10160 specifies requirements of
ultrasonic testing of flat products of thickness equal to or greater than 6 mm and EN 10308 specifies
requirements of ultrasonic testing of steel bars (see A.5).
7.6 Surface quality
7.6.1 All products shall have a smooth finish appropriate to the manufacturing processes applied, see also
6.3.3..
7.6.2 Minor surface imperfections which may also occur under normal manufacturing conditions, such as
scores originating from rolled-in scale in the case of hot-rolled products, shall not be regarded as defects.
7.6.3 Where appropriate, requirements relating to the surface quality of the products shall be agreed on at
the time of enquiry and order, if possible with reference to European standards.
Sheet/plate and wide flats are delivered with surface class A, subclass 1 according to EN 10163-2 unless
otherwise agreed at the time of enquiry and order.
Bars and rods are delivered with surface class A according to EN 10221 unless otherwise agreed at the time
of enquiry and order.
7.6.4 Requirements relating to the permissible depth of decarburization may be agreed at the time of
enquiry and order for special steels.
The depth of decarburization shall be determined in accordance with the micrographic method specified in
EN ISO 3887.
7.6.5 If suitability of bars and rods for bright drawing is required, this shall be agreed at the time of enquiry
and order.
7.6.6 The removal of surface defects by welding shall only be permitted with the approval of the customer
or his or her representative.
If surface discontinuities are repaired, the method and maximum depth of removal shall be agreed at the time
7.7 Dimensions, tolerances on dimensions and shape
The nominal dimensions, tolerances on dimensions and shape for the product shall be agreed at the time of
enquiry and order, if possible, with reference to the dimensional standards applicable (see EN 10083-1:2006,
Annex D).
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8 Inspection
8.1 Testing procedures and types of documents
8.1.1 Products complying with this document shall be ordered and delivered with one of the inspection
documents as specified in EN 10204. The type of document shall be agreed upon at the time of enquiry and
order. If the order does not contain any specification of this type, a test report shall be issued.
8.1.2 For information to be included in a test report, see EN 10083-1:2006, 8.1.2.
8.1.3 For information to be included in an inspection certificate, see EN 10083-1:2006, 8.1.3.
8.1.4 Unless otherwise agreed at the time of the order, inspection of the surface quality and dimensions
shall be carried out by the manufacturer.
8.2 Frequency of testing
8.2.1 Sampling
Sampling shall be in accordance with Table 12.
8.2.2 Test units
The test units and the extent of testing shall be in accordance with Table 12.
8.3 Tests to be carried out for specific inspection
8.3.1 Verification of hardenability, hardness and mechanical properties
For steels being ordered without hardenability requirements, i.e. without the symbol +H, +HH or +HL in the
designation, the hardness requirements or mechanical properties given for the relevant heat-treatment
condition in Table 1, Column 8, subclause 2, shall with the following exception be verified. The requirement
given in Table 1, footnote a (mechanical properties of reference test pieces), is only to be verified if
supplementary requirement A.1 or A.2 is ordered.
For special steels being ordered with the symbol +H, +HH or +HL in the designation (see Tables 5 to 7),
unless otherwise agreed, only hardenability requirements according to Tables 5, 6 or 7 shall be verified.
8.3.2 Visual and dimensional inspection
A sufficient number of products shall be inspected to ensure compliance with the specification.
9 Preparation of samples and test pieces
9.1 Selection and preparation of samples for chemical analysis
The preparation of samples for product analysis shall be in accordance with EN ISO 14284.
9.2 Location and orientation of samples and test pieces for mechanical tests
9.2.1 Preparation of samples
Preparation of samples shall be in accordance with Table 12 and EN 10083-1:2006, 9.2.1.
9.2.2 Preparation of test pieces
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Preparation of test pieces shall be in accordance with Table 12 and EN 10083-1:2006, 9.2.2.
9.3 Location and preparation of samples for hardness and hardenability tests
See Table 12.
9.4 Identification of samples and test pieces
Samples and test pieces shall be marked so that the original products and their location and orientation in the
product is known.
10 Test methods
10.1 Chemical analysis
See EN 10083-1:2006, 10.1.
10.2 Mechanical tests
See Table 12 and EN 10083-1:2006, 10.2.
10.3 Hardness and hardenability tests
10.3.1 Hardness in treatment conditions +A and +S
For products in treatment conditions +A (soft annealed) and +S (treated to improve shearability), the hardness
shall be measured in accordance with EN ISO 6506-1.
10.3.2 Verification of hardenability
As far as available the manufacturer has the option to verify the hardenability by calculation. The calculation
method is left to the discretion of the manufacturer. If agreed at the time of enquiry and order, the
manufacturer shall give sufficient information about the calculation for the customer to confirm the result.
If a calculation formula is not available or in the case of a dispute an end quench hardenability test shall be
carried out in accordance with EN ISO 642. The temperature for quenching shall comply with Table 13. The
hardness values shall be determined in accordance with EN ISO 6508-1, scale C.
10.3.3 Surface hardness
The surface hardness of steels after flame or induction hardening (see Table 11) shall be determined in
accordance with EN ISO 6508-1, scale C.
10.4 Retests
See EN 10083-1:2006, 10.4
11 Marking, labelling, packaging

The manufacturer shall mark the products or the bundles or boxes in a suitable way so that it is possible to
determine the cast, the steel grade and the origin of the delivery (see A.7).
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Table 1 — Combinations of usual heat-treatment conditions at delivery, product forms and requirements as specified in Tables 3 to 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Heat Symbol x indicates applicable for Applicable requirements if the steel is ordered with the designation given in
treatment
condition at Semi- Bars Rod Flat Hammer Table 3 Tables 5, 6 or 7 (special steels only)
delivery finished products and drop
products forgings 8.1 8.2 9.1 9.2 9.3
a
2 Untreated none or x x x x x
+U
3 Treated to +S x x - x - Table 8
improve column
shearability Maximum +Sa Hardenability values
hardness
b according to Table 5, 6
4 Soft annealed +A x x x x x Chemical Table 8 As in columns 8.1 or 7
composition column and 8.2 (see footnote
according to +Aa b in Table 3)
Tables 3 and
5 Normalizedc +N - x - xb x Table 10
4
Mechanical
b
properties
6 Quenched +QT - x x x x according to Table 9 Not Applicable
and tempered
7 Others Other treatment conditions, e.g. certain annealing conditions to achieve a certain structure may be agreed at the time of enquiry and order. The treatment
condition annealed for spheroidal carbide (+AC) as required for cold upsetting and cold extrusion is covered by EN 10263-4.
a
For deliveries in the untreated condition and in the "treated to improve shearability" and "soft annealed" condition, the mechanical properties specified in Tables 9 and 10 shall be
achievable for the ruling end cross-section after appropriate heat treatment (for verification on reference test pieces, see A.1 and A.2).
b
It is not possible to deliver all dimensions of flat products in this heat-treatment condition.
c
Normalizing may be replaced by normalizing forming.
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Table 2 — Surface condition at delivery

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Surface condition at delivery Symbol x indicates in general applicable for Notes
Semi-finished Bars Rod Flat Hammer
products (such products and drop
as blooms, forgings
billets) (see Note 2
in EN 10083-1:2006,
Clause 1)
2 Unless Hot worked None or x x x x x -

otherwise
agreed +HW
3 Particular Unformed +CC x - - - - -

conditions continuously
supplied by cast
agreement a
4 Hot worked and +PI x x x x x
pickled
a
5 Hot worked and +BC x x x x x
blast cleaned
6 Hot worked and +RM - x x - x -
rough
machined
7 Others
a
In addition, it may be agreed that the products be oiled or, where appropriate, limed or phosphated.
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Table 3 — Steel grades and chemical composition (cast analysis)

a,b,c
Steel designa ion Chemical composition (% by mass)
d
Name Number C Si Mn P S Cr Mo Ni Cr + Mo + Ni
max. max. max. max. max. max.d
Quality steels
C35 1.0501 0,32 to 0,39 0,40 0,50 to 0,80 0,045 max. 0,045 0,40 0,10 0,40 0,63
C40 1.0511 0,37 to 0,44 0,40 0,50 to 0,80 0,045 max. 0,045 0,40 0,10 0,40 0,63
C45 1.0503 0,42 to 0,50 0,40 0,50 to 0,80 0,045 max. 0,045 0,40 0,10 0,40 0,63
C55 1.0535 0,52 to 0,60 0,40 0,60 to 0,90 0,045 max. 0,045 0,40 0,10 0,40 0,63
C60 1.0601 0,57 to 0,65 0,40 0,60 to 0,90 0,045 max. 0,045 0,40 0,10 0,40 0,63
Special steels
C22E 1.1151 0,17 to 0,24 0,40 0,40 to 0,70 0,030 max. 0,035e 0,40 0,10 0,40 0,63
C22R 1.1149 0,020 to 0,040
C35E 1.1181 0,32 to 0,39 0,40 0,50 to 0,80 0,030 max. 0,035e 0,40 0,10 0,40 0,63
C35R 1.1180 0,020 to 0,040
C40E 1.1186 0,37 to 0,44 0,40 0,50 to 0,80 0,030 max. 0,035e 0,40 0,10 0,40 0,63
C40R 1.1189 0,020 to 0,040
C45E 1.1191 0,42 to 0,50 0,40 0,50 to 0,80 0,030 max. 0,035e 0,40 0,10 0,40 0,63
C45R 1.1201 0,020 to 0,040
C50E 1.1206 0,47 to 0,55 0,40 0,60 to 0,90 0,030 max. 0,035e 0,40 0,10 0,40 0,63
C50R 1.1241 0,020 to 0,040
C55E 1.1203 0,52 to 0,60 0,40 0,60 to 0,90 0,030 max. 0,035e 0,40 0,10 0,40 0,63
C55R 1.1209 0,020 to 0,040
C60E 1.1221 0,57 to 0,65 0,40 0,60 to 0,90 0,030 max. 0,035e 0,40 0,10 0,40 0,63
C60R 1.1223 0,020 to 0,040
28Mn6 1.1170 0,25 to 0,32 0,40 1,30 to 1,65 0,030 max. 0,035e 0,40 0,10 0,40 0,63
a
Elements not quoted in this table shall not be intentionally added to the steel without the agreement of the purchaser, other than for
the purpose of finishing the heat. All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent the addition of such elements from scrap or
other material used in the manufacture which affect the hardenability, mechanical properties and applicability.
b
Where requirements are made on hardenability of special steels (see Tables 5 to 7), slight deviations from the limits for the cast
analysis are permissible, except for the elements carbon (see footnote d), phosphorus and sulphur; the deviations shall not exceed
the specifications of Table 4.
c
Steels with improved machinability as a result of the addition of higher sulphur contents up to around 0,10% S (including
resulphurized steels with controlled inclusion content (e.g. Ca-treatment)) may be supplied upon request. In this case, the upper limit
for the manganese content may be increased by 0,15 %.
d
If special steels are ordered without hardenability requirements (symbols +H, +HH, +HL) or without mechanical property requirements
in the quenched and tempered or normalized condition, a restriction in the carbon range to 0,05 % and/or the total sum of the
elements Cr, Mo and Ni to ≤ 0,45 % may be agreed at the time of ordering.
e
If agreed at the time of enquiry and order, for flat products, sulphur is restricted to maximum 0,010 % by mass.
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Table 4 — Permissible deviations between the product analysis and the limiting values
given in Table 3 for the cast analysis
Element Permiss ble maximum content in the cast Permissible
analysis deviationa
% by mass % by mass
C ≤ 0,55 ± 0,02
> 0,55 ≤ 0,65 ± 0,03

Si ≤ 0,40 + 0,03
Mn ≤ 1,00 ± 0,04
> 1,00 ≤ 1,65 ± 0,05

P ≤ 0,045 + 0,005
S ≤ 0,045 + 0,005b
Cr ≤ 0,40 + 0,05
Mo ≤ 0,10 + 0,03
Ni ≤ 0,40 + 0,05
a
± means that in one cast, the deviation may occur over the upper value
or under the lower value of the specified range in Table 3, but not both
at the same time.
b
For steels with a specified sulphur range (0,020% to 0,040% according
to cast analysis) the permissible deviation is ± 0,005%.
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Table 5 — Limiting values for the "C" scale Rockwell hardness for special steel grades with
(normal) hardenability requirements (+H grades)
Steel designation Symbol Limits of Distance in mm from quenched end

range
Hardness in HRC
Name Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 15 20 25 30
C35E 1.1181 +H max. 58 57 55 53 49 41 34 31 28 27 26 25 24 - - -
C35R 1.1180 min. 48 40 33 24 22 20 - - - - - - - - - -
C40E 1.1186 +H max. 60 60 59 57 53 47 39 34 31 30 29 28 27 - - -
C40R 1.1189 min. 51 46 35 27 25 24 23 22 21 20 - - - - - -
C45E 1.1191 +H max. 62 61 61 60 57 51 44 37 34 33 32 31 30 - - -
C45R 1.1201 min. 55 51 37 30 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 - - -
C50E 1.1206 +H max. 63 62 61 60 58 55 50 43 36 35 34 33 32 31 29 28

C50R 1.1241 min. 56 53 44 34 31 30 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 20 -
C55E 1.1203 +H max. 65 64 63 62 60 57 52 45 37 36 35 34 33 32 30 29

C55R 1.1209 min. 58 55 47 37 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 22 20
C60E 1.1221 +H max. 67 66 65 63 62 59 54 47 39 37 36 35 34 33 31 30
C60R 1.1223 min. 60 57 50 39 35 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 23 21
1,5 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -
28Mn6 1.1170 +H max. 54 53 51 48 44 41 38 35 31 29 27 26 25 25 24 -
min. 45 42 37 27 21 - - - - - - - - - - -
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Table 6 — Limiting values for the "C" scale Rockwell hardness for special steel grades with restricted
hardenability scatter bands (+HH and +HL grades)
Steel designation Symbol Distance in mm from the quenched
end
HRC hardness
Name Number 1 4 5
C35E 1.1181 +HH4 - 34 to 53 -

+HH14 51 to 58 34 to 53 -
C35R 1.1180 +HL4 - 24 to 43 -
+HL14 48 to 55 24 to 43 -
C40E 1.1186 +HH4 - 38 to 57 -
+HH14 54 to 60 38 to 57 -
C40R 1.1189 +HL4 - 27 to 46 -

+HL14 51 to 57 27 to 46 -
C45E 1.1191 +HH4 - 41 to 60 -
+HH14 57 to 62 41 to 60 -
C45R 1.1201 +HL4 - 30 to 49 -
+HL14 55 to 60 30 to 49 -
C50E 1.1206 +HH5 - - 40 to 58
+HH15 58 to 63 - 40 to 58
C50R 1.1241 +HL5 - - 31 to 49
+HL15 56 to 61 - 31 to 49
C55E 1.1203 +HH5 - - 42 to 60
+HH15 60 to 65 - 42 to 60
C55R 1.1209 +HL5 - - 33 to 51
+HL15 58 to 63 - 33 to 51
C60E 1.1221 +HH5 - - 44 to 62
+HH15 62 to 67 - 44 to 62
C60R 1.1223 +HL5 - - 35 to 53
+HL15 60 to 65 - 35 to 53
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Table 7 — Limiting values for the "C" scale Rockwell hardness for special steel grade 28Mn6
with restricted hardenability scatter bands (+HH and +HL grades)
Steel designation Symbol Limits of Distance in mm from quenched end

range HRC Hardness
Name Number 1,5 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
+HH max. 54 53 51 48 44 41 38 35 31 29 27 26 25 25 24
28Mn6 1.1170 min. 48 46 42 34 30 27 24 21 - - - - - - -
+HL max. 51 49 46 41 35 32 29 26 22 20 - - - - -
min. 45 42 37 27 21 - - - - - - - - - -
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Table 8 — Maximum hardness for products to be supplied in the "treated to improve shearability (+S)"
or "soft annealed (+A)" condition
Steel designationa Max. HBW in conditionb
Name Number +S +A
Quality steels
C35 1.0501 -c -
c
C40 1.0511 - -
c
C45 1.0503 255 207
d
C55 1.0535 255 229
d
C60 1.0601 255 241
Special steels
C22E, C22R 1.1151, 1.1149 -c -
c
C35E, C35R 1.1181, 1.1180 - -
c
C40E, C40R 1.1186, 1.1189 - -
c
C45E, C45R 1.1191, 1.1201 255 207
C50E, C50R 1.1206, 1.1241 255 217

d
C55E, C55R 1.1203, 1.1209 255 229
d
C60E, C60R 1.1221, 1.1223 255 241
28Mn6 1.1170 255 223
a
The values apply also for the special steel grades with hardenability requirements
(+H-, +HH- and +HL grades) covered in Tables 5 to 7; see, however, footnote d.
b
The values are not applicable to slabs which have been continuously cast and not
further deformed.
c
See 7.3.3.
d
Depending on the chemical composition of the cast, and on the dimensions,
particularly in the case of the +HH-grades, soft annealing may be necessary.
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a
Table 9 — Mechanical properties at room temperature in the quenched and tempered condition (+QT)
Steel designation Mechanical properties for the ruling section (see EN 10083-1:2006, Annex A) with a diameter (d) or for flat products thickness (t) of
d ≤ 16 mm 16 mm < d ≤ 40 mm 40 mm < d ≤ 100 mm
t ≤ 8 mm 8 mm < t ≤ 20 mm 20 mm < t ≤ 60 mm
Name Number Re Rm A Z KV b Re Rm A Z KV b Re Rm A Z KV b
min. min. min. min. min. min. min. min. min. min. min. min.
MPac % % J MPa
c
% % J MPa
c
% % J
Quality steels
C35 1.0501 430 630 to 780 17 40 - 380 600 to 750 19 45 - 320 550 to 700 20 50 -
C40 1.0511 460 650 to 800 16 35 - 400 630 to 780 18 40 - 350 600 to 750 19 45 -
C45 1.0503 490 700 to 850 14 35 - 430 650 to 800 16 40 - 370 630 to 780 17 45 -
C55 1.0535 550 800 to 950 12 30 - 490 750 to 900 14 35 - 420 700 to 850 15 40 -
C60 1.0601 580 850 to 1 000 11 25 - 520 800 to 950 13 30 - 450 750 to 900 14 35 -
Special steels
C22E 1.1151 340 500 to 650 20 50 - 290 470 to 620 22 50 50 - - - - -
C22R 1.1149
C35E 1.1181 430 630 to 780 17 40 - 380 600 to 750 19 45 35 320 550 to 700 20 50 35
C35R 1.1180
C40E 1.1186 460 650 to 800 16 35 - 400 630 to 780 18 40 30 350 600 to 750 19 45 30
C40R 1.1189
C45E 1.1191 490 700 to 850 14 35 - 430 650 to 800 16 40 25 370 630 to 780 17 45 25
C45R 1.1201
C50E 1.1206 520 750 to 900 13 30 - 460 700 to 850 15 35 - 400 650 to 800 16 40 -
C50R 1.1241
C55E 1.1203 550 800 to 950 12 30 - 490 750 to 900 14 35 - 420 700 to 850 15 40 -
C55R 1.1209
C60E 1.1221 580 850 to 1 000 11 25 - 520 800 to 950 13 30 - 450 750 to 900 14 35 -
C60R 1.1223
28Mn6 1.1170 590 800 to 950 13 40 - 490 700 to 850 15 45 40 440 650 to 800 16 50 40
a
Re: Upper yield strength or, if no yield phenomenon occurs, the 0,2 % proof strength Rp0,2.
Rm: Tensile strength.
A: Percentage elongation after fracture (gauge length L0 = 5,65 S 0 ; see Table 12, column 7a, line T4).
Z: Reduction in cross-section on fracture.
KV: Impact strength of longitudinal Charpy V-notch test pieces (average of 3 individual values shall meet the minimum specified in the table;
no individual value shall be lower than 70% of the minimum shown in the table).
b
For sampling see EN 10083-1:2006 figure 1 and figure 3
c 1 MPa = 1 N/mm2
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a
Table 10 — Mechanical properties at room temperature in the normalized condition (+N)
Steel designation Mechanical properties for products with a diameter (d) or, for flat products, a thickness (t) of
d ≤ 16 mm 16 mm < d ≤ 100 mm 100 mm < d ≤ 250 mm

t ≤ 16 mm 16 mm < t ≤ 100 mm 100 mm < t ≤ 250 mm
Name Number Re Rm A Re Rm A Re Rm A
min. min. min. min. min. min. min. min. min.
MPac MPac % MPac MPac % MPac MPac %
Quality steels
C35 1.0501 300 550 18 270 520 19 245 500 19
C40 1.0511 320 580 16 290 550 17 260 530 17
C45 1.0503 340 620 14 305 580 16 275 560 16
C55 1.0535 370 680 11 330 640 12 300 620 12
C60 1.0601 380 710 10 340 670 11 310 650 11

b
Special steels
C22E 1.1151 240 430 24 210 410 25 - - -
C22R 1.1149
C35E 1.1181 300 550 18 270 520 19 245 500 19
C35R 1.1180
C40E 1.1186 320 580 16 290 550 17 260 530 17
C40R 1.1189
C45E 1.1191 340 620 14 305 580 16 275 560 16
C45R 1.1201
C50E 1.1206 355 650 13 320 610 14 290 590 14
C50R 1.1241
C55E 1.1203 370 680 11 330 640 12 300 620 12
C55R 1.1209
C60E 1.1221 380 710 10 340 670 11 310 650 11
C60R 1.1223
28Mn6 1.1170 345 630 17 310 600 18 290 590 18

a
Re: Upper yield strength or, if no yield phenomenon occurs, the 0,2 % proof strength Rp0,2.
Rm: Tensile strength.
A: Percentage elongation after fracture (gauge length L0 = 5,65 S 0 ; see Table 12, column 7a, line T4).
b
The values also apply for the special steel grades with hardenability requirements (+H, +HH and +HL grades) as specified in
Tables 5 to 7.
c
1 MPa = 1 N/mm2.
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Table 11 — Surface hardness for special steels after flame or induction hardening
a
Steel designation Surface hardness
Name Number HRC
min.
C35E/C35R 1.1181/1.1180 48
C45E/C45R 1.1191/1.1201 55
C50E/C50R 1.1206/1.1241 56
C55E/C55R 1.1203/1.1209 58
a
The above values apply to cross sections up to 100 mm for the condition
existing after quenching and tempering and surface hardening
according to the conditions given in Table 13, followed by stress
relieving at 150 °C to 180 °C for about 1h.
The same values may also be agreed for the condition after normalizing
and surface hardening, subject to the same conditions, for cross-
sections up to 100 mm diameter. It should be noted that surface
decarburization may lead to lower hardness values in the surface.
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Table 12 — Test conditions for the verification of the requirements given in column 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Supplement to Table 12, columns 6 and 7)
No. Requirements Test Extent of testing 6a 7a

unita
Number Number Sampling and Test Line Sampling and sample preparation Test method to be applied
of of tests sample method
products per preparation to be
per product applied
test unit
See Table (see in the supplement to this T1 General conditions
table, line T1 and line ...)
The general conditions for selection and
1 Chemical 3+4 C (The cast analysis is given by the manufacturer, for product preparation of test samples and test pieces
composition analysis see clause A.6 in Annex A) for steel shall be in accordance with
EN ISO 377 and EN ISO 14284.
2 Hardenability 5 to 7 C 1 1 T2 T2 End quench hardenability test. In accordance with EN ISO 642. The
temperature for quenching shall comply with

In the case of dispute if possible the Table 13. The hardness values shall be
sampling method given below shall be determined in accordance with
used: EN ISO 6508-1, scale C.
 the test piece shall be producedby
machining in the case of diameters ≤
40 mm;
 the bar shall be reduced by forging
to a diameter of 40 mm in the case
of diameters > 40 ≤ 150 mm;
 in the case of diameters > 150 mm
the test piece shall be taken such
that, its axis lies 20 mm below the
surface.
In all other cases, the sampling method
which starts from separately cast and
subsequently hot worked test ingots or from
cast and not hot worked samples is, unless
otherwise agreed at the time of enquiry and
order, left to the discretion of the
manufacturer.
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Table 12 - (continued)

unita
per product applied
test unit
See Table (see in the supplement to this
3 Hardness T3 T3 Hardness tests In accordance with EN ISO 6506-1.
3a in the condition 8 C 1 1 T3a T3a In cases of dispute, the hardness shall, where
+S or +A possible, be determined at the following point on the
+D surface:
+T 
at a distance of 1x diameter from one end of

thebar in the case of round bars;
 at a distance of 1 x thickness from one end and

0,25 x thickness from one longitudinal edge of
he product in the case of bars with square or
rectangular cross-sec ion and also in the case
of flat products.
If it should be impossible to comply with the above,

e.g. in the case of hammer or drop forgings, the most
appropriate posi ion for the hardness indentations shall
be agreed at the time of ordering. Specimen
preparation shall be in accordance with
EN ISO 6506-1.
3b Surface 11 C 1 1 T3b T3b The test shall be carried out on a surface which is In accordance with EN ISO 6508-1
hardness smooth and even, free from oxide scale and foreign
matter. Preparation shall be carried out in such a way
that any alteration of the surface hardness is
minimized. This shall be taken into account particularly
in the case of low-depth indentations (in accordance
with EN ISO 6508-1:2005, clause 6).
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Table 12 – (continued)

unita
per product applied
test unit
See Table (see in the supplement to this
4 Mechanical T4 Tensile test and impact tests

properties of
4a quenched 9 C 1 1 tensile T4a T4a and T4b The test pieces for tensile test, and where applicable, In cases of dispute the tensile test
and and 3 the Charpy-V-notch impact tests shall be taken as shall be carried out on proportional
tempered +D Charpy-V- follows: test pieces having a gauge length of
products notch
+T  for bars and rod in accordancewi h EN 10083- L0 = 5,65 S0

impact tests
1:2006, Figure 1;
(where S0 is the original cross-
 for flat products in accordance with EN10083-
sectional area). Where this is not
1:2006, Figures 2 and 3; possible – i.e. for flat products with
 in the case of hammer and drop forgings (see thickness of < 3 mm – a test piece with
4b normalized 10 C 1b 1 tensile T4b constant gauge leng h as specified in
note 2 in EN 10083-1:2006, Clause 1),the test
productsc +D
test EN 10002-1 shall be agreed at the
pieces shall be taken froma position agreed at time of enquiry and order.
+T the time of ordering in such a way that In this case the minimum elonga ion
value to be obtained for these test
theirlongitudinal axis lies in the direction of
pieces shall also be agreed.
principal grain flow.
The impact test shall be carried out on
The tensile test pieces shall be prepared in Charpy-V-notch test pieces in
accordance with EN 10002-1, the impact test pieces accordance with EN 10045-1.
in accordance with EN 10045-1.
NOTE Verification of the requirements is only necessary if an inspection certificate is ordered and if the requirement is applicable according to Table 1, column 8 or 9.
a
The tests shall be carried out separately for each cast indicated by "C" – for each dimension as indicated by "D" – and for each heat treatment batch as indicated by "T". Products of different
thicknesses may be grouped if the thicknesses lie in the same dimension range for mechanical properties and if the differences do not affect the properties.
b
If the product is continuously heat treated, one test piece shall be taken for each 25 t or part thereof, but at least one test piece shall be taken per cast.
c See 7.1.4, last paragraph for a hardness test instead of the tensile test.
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a
Table 13 — Heat treatment
Steel designation Quenchingb,c Quenchingd Temperinge End quench test Normalizingc
Name Number °C agent °C °C °C
Quality steels
C35 1.0501 840 to 880 - 860 to 920
C40 1.0511 830 to 870 Water or oil 550 to 660 - 850 to 910
C45 1.0503 820 to 860 - 840 to 900
C55 1.0535 810 to 850 Oil or water - 825 to 885
C60 1.0601 810 to 850 - 820 to 880
f
Special steels
C22E 1.1151 860 to 900 Water - 880 to 940
C22R 1.1149
C35E 1.1181 840 to 880 870 ± 5 860 to 920
C35R 1.1180
C40E 1.1186 830 to 870 Water or oil 550 to 660 870 ± 5 850 to 910
C40R 1.1189
C45E 1.1191 820 to 860 850 ± 5 840 to 900
C45R 1.1201
C50E 1.1206 810 to 850 850 ± 5 830 to 890
C50R 1.1241
C55E 1.1203 810 to 850 Oil or water 830 ± 5 825 to 885
C55R 1.1209
C60E 1.1221 810 to 850 830 ± 5 820 to 880
C60R 1.1223
28Mn6 1.1170 840 to 880 Water or oil 540 to 680 850 ± 5 850 to 890
a
The conditions given in this table are for guidance. However, the temperatures specified for the end quench test are
mandatory.
b
The temperatures at the lower end of the range are generally applicable to quenching in water and those at
the upper end for quenching in oil.
c
Austenitizing period: at least 30 min (guide value).
d
When choosing the quenching agent the influence of other parameters, such as shape, dimensions, and
quenching temperature on properties and crack susceptibility should be taken into account. Other quenching
agents such as synthetic quenchants may also be used.
e
Tempering period: at least 60 min (guide value).
f
This table also applies for the special steel grades with specified hardenability (+H-, +HH- and +HL-grades)
covered in Tables 5 to 7.
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Key
X Distance from quenched end of test piece, mm

Y Hardness, HRC
3 H-grade
Figure 1a — Scatter bands for the Rockwell-C hardness in the end quench hardenability test
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Key

Y Hardness, HRC
3 H-grade
Figure 1b — Scatter bands for the Rockwell-C hardness in the end quench hardenability test
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Key

Y Hardness, HRC
3 H-grade
Figure 1c — Scatter bands for the Rockwell-C hardness in the end quench hardenability test
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Key

Y Hardness, HRC
3 H-grade
Figure 1d — Scatter bands for the Rockwell-C hardness in the end quench hardenability test
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Key

Y Hardness, HRC
3 H-grade
Figure 1e — Scatter bands for the Rockwell-C hardness in the end quench hardenability test
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Key

Y Hardness, HRC
3 H-grade
Figure 1f — Scatter bands for the Rockwell-C hardness in the end quench hardenability test
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Key

Y Hardness, HRC
1 HH-grade
2 HL-grade
3 H-grade
Figure 1g — Scatter bands for the Rockwell-C hardness in the end quench hardenability test
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Annex A
(normative)
Options
NOTE One or more of the following supplementary or special requirements may be agreed upon at the time of enquiry
and order. The details of these requirements may be agreed upon between the manufacturer and purchaser at the time of
enquiry and order if necessary.
A.1 Mechanical properties of reference test pieces in the quenched and tempered condition
For deliveries in a condition other than quenched and tempered or normalized, the requirements for the
mechanical properties in the quenched and tempered condition shall be verified on a reference test piece.
In the case of bars and rods, the sample to be quenched and tempered shall, unless otherwise agreed, have
the cross-section of the product. In all other cases the dimensions and the manufacture of the sample shall be
agreed at the time of enquiry and order, where appropriate, while taking into consideration the indications for
the determination of the ruling section given in EN 10083-1:2006, Annex A. The samples shall be quenched
and tempered in accordance with the conditions given in Table 13 or as agreed at the time of enquiry and
order. The details of the heat treatment shall be given in the inspection document. The test pieces shall,
unless otherwise agreed, be taken in accordance with EN 10083-1:2006, Figure 1 for bars and rods and in
accordance with EN 10083-1:2006, Figure 3 for flat products.
A.2 Mechanical properties of reference test pieces in the normalized condition
For deliveries in a condition other than quenched and tempered or normalized, the requirements for the
mechanical properties in the normalized condition shall be verified on a reference test piece.
In the case of bars and rods, the sample to be normalized shall, unless otherwise agreed, have the cross-
section of the product. In all other cases the dimensions and the preparation of the sample shall be agreed at
the time of enquiry and order.
The details of the heat treatment shall be given in the inspection document. The test pieces shall, unless
otherwise agreed, be taken in accordance with EN 10083-1:2006, Figure 1 in the case of bars and rods and
with EN 10083-1:2006, Figure 3 in the case of flat products.
A.3 Fine grain steel
When tested in accordance with EN ISO 643, the steel shall have an austenite grain size of 5 or finer. If
specific testing is ordered, it shall also be agreed whether this grain size requirement is to be verified by
determining the aluminium content or micrographically. In the first case, the aluminium content shall also be
agreed.
In the second case, one test piece shall be inspected per cast for the determination of the austenitic grain size.
Sampling and sample preparation shall be as specified in EN ISO 643.
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Unless otherwise agreed at the time of enquiry and order, the quenched grain size shall be determined.
Hardening shall be carried out under the following conditions for the purposes of determining the quenched
grain size:
 for steels with a lower carbon content limit < 0,35 % : (880 ± 10) °C, 90 min/water;
 for steels with a lower carbon content limit ≥ 0,35 % : (850 ± 10) °C, 90 min/water.
In cases of dispute, pretreatment at 1150 °C for 30 min/air shall be carried out in order to produce a uniform
starting condition.
A.4 Non-metallic inclusion content of special steels
This requirement is applicable to special steels. The microscopically determined non-metallic inclusion content
shall be within agreed limits when tested according to a procedure to be agreed at the time of enquiry and
order (see EN 10083-1:2006, Annex E).
NOTE 1 The requirements for non-metallic inclusion content apply in every case, however, verification requires a
special agreement.
NOTE 2 For steels with a specified minimum sulphur content the agreements should only concern the oxides.
A.5 Non-destructive testing
Steel flat products of thickness equal to or greater than 6 mm shall be tested ultrasonically in accordance with
EN 10160 and steel bars shall be tested ultrasonically in accordance with EN 10308. Other products shall be
non-destructively tested in accordance with a method to be agreed at the time of enquiry and order and to
acceptance criteria also to be agreed at the time of enquiry and order.
A.6 Product analysis
One product analysis shall be carried out per cast for elements for which values are specified for the cast
analysis of the steel type concerned.
The conditions for sampling shall be in accordance with EN ISO 14284. In the case of dispute about the
analytical method, the chemical composition shall be determined in accordance with a reference method
taken from one of the European Standards in CR 10261.
A.7 Special agreements for marking
The products shall be specially marked (e.g. by bar coding in accordance with EN 606) in a way agreed upon at the time
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Annex B
(informative)
Comparison of steel grades specified in this European Standard and ISO 683-1:1987 and other steel
grades previously standardized nationally
Table B.1 — Comparison of steel grades
EN 10083-2 ISO 683-1:1987a Germanya United Francea Italya Sweden Spaina

Kingdoma SS - steel
Name Number Name Number Name Number
C35 1.0501 (C35) C 35 1.0501 - [AF55C35] (C35) - - -

C40 1.0511 (C40) C 40 1.0511 - [AF60C40] (C40) - - -
C45 1.0503 (C45) C 45 1.0503 (080M46) [AF65C45] (C45) - - -

C55 1.0535 (C55) C 55 1.0535 - [AF70C55] (C55) - - -
C60 1.0601 (C60) C 60 1.0601 - - (C60) - - -
C22E 1.1151 - (Ck 22) (1.1151) (070M20) [XC 18] (C25) - - -
C22R 1.1149 - (Cm 22) (1.1149) - [XC 18u] (C25) - - -
C35E 1.1181 (C 35 E4) (Ck 35) (1.1181) (080M36) [XC 38 H1] (C35) 1572 C35K F1130
C35R 1.1180 (C 35 M2) Cm 35 1.1180 - [XC 38 H1u] (C35) - C35K1 F1135(1)
C40E 1.1186 (C 40 E4) (Ck 40) (1.1186) (080M40) [XC 42 H1] (C40) - - -
C40R 1.1189 (C 40 M2) Cm 40 1.1189 - [XC 42 H1u] (C40) - - -
C45E 1.1191 (C 45 E4) (Ck 45) (1.1191) (080M46) [XC 48 H1] (C45) 1672 C45K F1140
C45R 1.1201 (C 45 M2) Cm 45 1.1201 - [XC 48 H1u] (C45) - C45K1 F1145(1)
C50E 1.1206 (C 50 E4) (Ck 50) (1.1206) (080M50) - (C50) 1674 - -
C50R 1.1241 (C 50 M2) Cm 50 1.1241 - - (C50) - - -
C55E 1.1203 (C 55 E4) (Ck 55) (1.1203) (070M55) [XC 55 H1] (C55) - C55K F1150
C55R 1.1209 (C 55 M2) Cm 55 1.1209 - [XC 55 H1u] (C55) - C55K1 F1155(1)
C60E 1.1221 (C 60 E4) (Ck 60) (1.1221) (070M60) - (C60) - - -
C60R 1.1223 (C 60 M2) Cm 60 1.1223 - - (C60) - - -
28Mn6 1.1170 (28Mn6) (28 Mn 6) (1.1170) (150M28) - - - - -
a
If a steel grade is given in round brackets, this means that the chemical composition differs only slightly from EN 10083-2. If it is given in square brackets, this means that greater differences exist
in the chemical composition compared with EN 10083-2. If there are no brackets around the steel grade, this means that there are practically no differences in the chemical composition compared with
EN 10083-2.
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Bibliography
[1] EN 10021, General technical delivery requirements for steel and iron products
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DEUTSCHE NORM October 2006

DIN EN 10083-2 DIN

Steels for quenching and tempering -

Document comprises 39 pages

The three parts are now divided up in a more appropriate manner:

e) Manufacturers can now verify hardenability by calculation where this is possible.

f) The standard has been editorially revised.

DIN 1661: 1924-09, 1929-06

8.3 Tests to be carried out for specific inspection.................................................................................10

This document supersedes EN 10083-2:1991.

EURONORM 86-70, Flame and induction hardening steels – Quality specifications

 bars (see NOTE 2 in EN 10083-1:2006, Clause 1),

 hot-rolled strip and sheet/plate,

 forgings (see NOTE 2 in EN 10083-1:2006, Clause 1),

EN 10020, Definition and classification of grades of steel

EN 10027-1, Designation systems for steels – Part 1: Steel names

EN 10027-2, Designation systems for steel – Part 2: Numerical system

EN 10045-1, Metallic materials – Charpy impact test – Part 1: Test method

EN 10204, Metallic products – Types of inspection documents

EN 10308, Non destructive testing – Ultrasonic testing of steel bars

EN ISO 3887, Steels – Determination of depth of decarburization (ISO 3887:2003)

EN ISO 18265, Metallic materials – Conversion of hardness values (ISO 18265:2003)

3 Terms and definitions

4 Classification and designation

4.2.1 Steel names

4.2.2 Steel numbers

5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser

5.1 Mandatory information

See EN 10083-1:2006, 5.1.

a) any particular heat treatment condition (see 6.3.2);

b) any particular surface condition (see 6.3.3);

c) any verification of the product analysis (see 7.1.2.2 and A.6);

f) any fine grain requirements (see 7.4 and A.3);

h) any requirement for internal soundness (see 7.5 and A.5);

i) any requirement relating to surface quality (see 7.6.3);

k) suitability of bars and rod for bright drawing (see 7.6.5);

l) any requirement relating to removal of surface defects (see 7.6.6);

20 round bars EN 10060 - 20x8000

20 round bars EN 10060 - 20x8000

All steels shall be killed.

6.3 Heat treatment and surface condition at delivery

6.3.1 Untreated condition

6.3.2 Particular heat treatment condition

6.3.3 Particular surface condition

6.4 Cast separation

The products shall be delivered separated by cast.

7.1 Chemical composition, hardenability and mechanical properties

7.1.2 Chemical composition

7.1.4 Mechanical properties

7.1.5 Surface hardness

7.3 Shearability of semi-finished products and bars

7.5 Internal soundness

7.6 Surface quality

7.7 Dimensions, tolerances on dimensions and shape

8.1 Testing procedures and types of documents

8.1.2 For information to be included in a test report, see EN 10083-1:2006, 8.1.2.

8.1.3 For information to be included in an inspection certificate, see EN 10083-1:2006, 8.1.3.

8.2 Frequency of testing

Sampling shall be in accordance with Table 12.