Strong Match — 98.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-2 C60 (EN 10083-2:2006) and EN 10083-2 C60E (EN 10083-2:2006) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
EN 10083-2 C60 is typically used for used in springs, knives, wear plates, high-strength wires, and hand tools., while EN 10083-2 C60E is commonly used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts; can also be used normalized (clause 1).
EN 10083-2 C60 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10083-2 C60E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-2 C60 vs EN 10083-2 C60E is a 98.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 98.9%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10083-2 C60
EN 10083-2 C60E
Condition
Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation
11% min
11% min
Hardness
Soft annealed (+A): 241 HBW max
Soft annealed (+A): 241 HBW max
Tensile Strength
850 to 1 000 MPa
850 to 1 000 MPa
Yield Strength
580 MPa min
580 MPa min
Typical Applications
EN 10083-2 C60
Used in springs, knives, wear plates, high-strength wires, and hand tools.
EN 10083-2 C60E
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts; can also be used normalized (clause 1)
Can EN 10083-2 C60 Be Substituted With EN 10083-2 C60E?
EN 10083-2 C60 and EN 10083-2 C60E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-2 C60E is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-2 C60 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between EN 10083-2 C60 and EN 10083-2 C60E?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10083-2 C60 be substituted with EN 10083-2 C60E?
EN 10083-2 C60 and EN 10083-2 C60E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-2 C60E is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-2 C60 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.