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ASTM A681 O2 Steel: Regional Demand and Supply

Where ASTM A681 O2 demand and supply sit across India by zone. Colour shows where each region sits on the supply and demand scale. Click a region to drill in. Signals are indicative and derived from listings and RFQs.

Last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 11:00 PM

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Leading Region

West

National Activity

Region	Activity	Supply	Demand
West	6	3	3
North	0	0	0
Central	0	0	0
East	0	0	0
South	0	0	0
Northeast	0	0	0

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West leads nationally in ASTM A681 O2 activity, driven mainly by Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Nationally, the market has held at “Healthy” for 37 days.

Activity Over Time for ASTM A681 O2

Current

Healthy

3 RFQs · 3 listings

7 days ago

Healthy

Same as today

3 RFQs · 3 listings

15 days ago

Healthy

Same as today

3 RFQs · 3 listings

30 days ago

Healthy

Same as today

3 RFQs · 3 listings

Disclaimer: All information on this page is indicative only and derived from posted listings and RFQs on M-EX. It does not constitute a market price quote or investment advice. M-EX and GTE make no representations as to accuracy or completeness. Actual activity depends on quantity, quality, payment terms and other commercial factors agreed between buyers and sellers.

ASTM A681 O2 is a Tool & Die Steels grade: O2: oil-hardening cold work tool steel (UNS T31502). Specified in A681:2008. Typical applications: Taps, drills, reamers, punches, gauges.

Equivalent / Similar Grades (2)

Grade	Standard	Region
90MnCrV8	DIN	Germany
BO2	BS	UK

Chemical Composition (%)

C	Mn	P	S	Si	Cr	V	Mo
0.85-0.95	1.40-1.80	<=0.030	<=0.030	<=0.50	<=0.50	<=0.30	<=0.30

Mechanical Properties

Hardness	<=217 HB
Condition	Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)