EN 10083-1 3C22 vs EN 10083-2 C22E

Strong Match — 98.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10083-1 3C22 (EN 10083-1:1991) and EN 10083-2 C22E (EN 10083-2:2006) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. EN 10083-1 3C22 is typically used for quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1), while EN 10083-2 C22E is commonly used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts; can also be used normalized (clause 1). EN 10083-1 3C22 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10083-2 C22E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, EN 10083-1 3C22 vs EN 10083-2 C22E is a 97.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 98.5%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10083-1 3C22:
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A72
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
98.5%
Specifications
Property EN 10083-1 3C22 EN 10083-2 C22E
Standard EN 10083-1:1991 EN 10083-2:2006
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.17-0.24 0.17-0.24
Cr (%) <=0.40 <=0.40
Cr+Mo+Ni (%) <=0.63 <=0.63
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
Mo (%) <=0.10 <=0.10
Ni (%) <=0.40 <=0.40
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
S (%) 0.020-0.040 <=0.035
Si (%) <=0.40 <=0.40
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10083-1 3C22 EN 10083-2 C22E
Condition Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation 20% min 20% min
Tensile Strength 500 to 650 MPa 500 to 650 MPa
Yield Strength 340 MPa min 340 MPa min
Typical Applications
EN 10083-1 3C22
Quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1)
EN 10083-2 C22E
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts; can also be used normalized (clause 1)
Can EN 10083-1 3C22 Be Substituted With EN 10083-2 C22E?
EN 10083-1 3C22 and EN 10083-2 C22E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-2 C22E is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-1 3C22 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10083-1 3C22 and EN 10083-2 C22E?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10083-1 3C22 be substituted with EN 10083-2 C22E?
EN 10083-1 3C22 and EN 10083-2 C22E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-2 C22E is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-1 3C22 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.