EN 10083-2 C50 Introduce

The European standard EN 10083-2 is an important steel standard that governs the delivery conditions for non-alloy and alloy steels for quenching and tempering with a specified minimum yield strength (ranging from 235 to 700 MPa). The standard applies to a wide variety of products, including cold- and hot-rolled, drawn, forged or peeled-rolled flat and long products. These products are suitable for use wherever a good strength is required.

Smelting temperature:1283°C - 1986°C

Application:Quenched and tempered steel - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non-alloy steel

EN 10083-2 C50 Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the EN 10083-2 C50 steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Silicon (Si)-0.4000
Sulfur (S)-0.0450
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0450
Nickel (Ni)-0.4000
Molybdenum (Mo)-0.1000
Manganese (Mn)0.60000.9000
Chromium (Cr)-0.4000
Carbon (C)0.47000.5500

EN 10083-2 C50 Material Mechanical Properties

EN 10083-2 C50 steel is a medium-carbon steel and is one of the most widely used steel specifications in the world. This type of steel is classified as a quenched- and tempered steel and is available in several grades that differ in carbon content, microstructure, and mechanical properties. The properties of EN 10083-2 C50 steel make it ideal for a wide range of applications, including automotive, construction, agriculture, and medical devices. The mechanical properties of this type of steel are key to its applications and must be taken into account when selecting EN 10083-2 C50 steel for use in a project.

The mechanical properties of the EN 10083-2 C50 steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 511 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 646 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku22(J)
ElongationA31%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ34%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)444

EN 10083-2 C50 Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the EN 10083-2 C50 steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)43644562
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-545-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--24
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-43.343.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-111-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.23--
Deity (kg/dm³)--323
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--432

EN 10083-2 C50 Material Machining Technology

It is also important to ensure a good lubrication process during machining. A suitable lubricant should be chosen depending on the cutting parameters. In most cases, ISO mineral oil is sufficient for lubricating EN 10083-2 C50 steel components. However, for more demanding operations, it is best to use semi-synthetic or full synthetic lubricants.