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DIN 1654-2 C8C vs EN 10025-2 E360

Related Material — 61% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

DIN 1654-2 C8C (DIN 1654-2:1989-10) and EN 10025-2 E360 (EN 10025-2:2019) are both steel grades. DIN 1654-2 C8C is classified under Carbon Steel, while EN 10025-2 E360 is classified under Structural Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. DIN 1654-2 C8C is typically used for wire drawing, cold heading, nails, while EN 10025-2 E360 is commonly used for hot rolled products of structural steels. DIN 1654-2 C8C is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while EN 10025-2 E360 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, DIN 1654-2 C8C vs EN 10025-2 E360 is a 91.5% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 61%.

Frequently Compared With DIN 1654-2 C8C:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
61%
Specifications
Property DIN 1654-2 C8C EN 10025-2 E360
Standard DIN 1654-2:1989-10 EN 10025-2:2019
Category Carbon Steel Structural Steel
C (%) ≤0.10 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.25–0.50 Not specified
S (%) ≤0.040 <=0.045
P (%) ≤0.040 <=0.045
N (%) Not specified <=0.012
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property DIN 1654-2 C8C EN 10025-2 E360
Tensile Strength 300–420 MPa 670-830 MPa
Elongation ≥30% >=11%
Yield Strength Not specified >=360 MPa
Condition Not specified Nominal thickness up to 16 mm (tensile for 3 to 100 mm, elongation for 3 to 40 mm), longitudinal test pieces
Typical Applications
DIN 1654-2 C8C
Wire drawing, cold heading, nails
EN 10025-2 E360
Hot rolled products of structural steels
Key Differences
Can DIN 1654-2 C8C Be Substituted With EN 10025-2 E360?
DIN 1654-2 C8C and EN 10025-2 E360 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
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Length: 5300–6100 mm (208.66–240.16 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN 1654-2 C8C and EN 10025-2 E360?
Different category: DIN 1654-2 C8C is Carbon Steel, EN 10025-2 E360 is Structural Steel. DIN 1654-2 C8C specifies C, Mn which are not specified for EN 10025-2 E360. EN 10025-2 E360 specifies N which is not specified for DIN 1654-2 C8C.
Can DIN 1654-2 C8C be substituted with EN 10025-2 E360?
DIN 1654-2 C8C and EN 10025-2 E360 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.