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DIN 17222 C75 vs SAE J403 1074

Strong Match — 93.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

DIN 17222 C75 (DIN 17222:1979-08) and SAE J403 1074 (SAE J403:2001) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. DIN 17222 C75 is typically used for springs, chisels, punches, cutting tools, hand tools, while SAE J403 1074 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. DIN 17222 C75 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while SAE J403 1074 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, DIN 17222 C75 vs SAE J403 1074 is a 93.1% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 93.1%.

Frequently Compared With DIN 17222 C75:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93.1%
Specifications
Property DIN 17222 C75 SAE J403 1074
Standard DIN 17222:1979-08 SAE J403:2001
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.70–0.80 0.70-0.80
Si (%) 0.15–0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.50–0.80 0.50-0.80
S (%) ≤0.040 <=0.050
P (%) ≤0.040 <=0.030
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property DIN 17222 C75 SAE J403 1074
Tensile Strength 850–1000 MPa (annealed) Not specified
Hardness HRC 58–63 (hardened) Not specified
Hardness HB 229–285 (annealed) Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 17222 C75
Springs, chisels, punches, cutting tools, hand tools
SAE J403 1074
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can DIN 17222 C75 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1074?
DIN 17222 C75 and SAE J403 1074 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1074 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17222 C75 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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DIN 17222 C75
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5200–7000 mm (204.72–275.59 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN 17222 C75 and SAE J403 1074?
DIN 17222 C75 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1074.
Can DIN 17222 C75 be substituted with SAE J403 1074?
DIN 17222 C75 and SAE J403 1074 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1074 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17222 C75 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.