EN 10083-1:1996 42CrMoS4 Steel: Specifications & Listings
EN 10083-1:1996 42CrMoS4: A chromium molybdenum alloy steel for quenching and tempering to EN 10083-1:1991 + A1:1996 (steel number 1.7227), with controlled sulphur of 0.020 to 0.040% for better machinability. Supplied as semi-finished products, bars, rod, wide flats, sheet, plate and strip, and forgings (clause 1.1). Quenched and tempered tensile strength 1100 to 1300 MPa for ruling sections up to 16 mm.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C
Cr
Mn
Mo
P
S
Si
0.38-0.45
0.90-1.20
0.60-0.90
0.15-0.30
<=0.035
0.020-0.040
<=0.40
Mechanical Properties
Condition
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation
10% min
Hardness
Soft annealed: 241 HB max
Tensile Strength
1100 to 1300 MPa
Yield Strength
900 MPa min
More data from EN 10083-1:1996
From the standard
Other composition limitsTable 3 and its notes
Designation as printed
42CrMoS4
Steel number
1.7227
Pair grade
42CrMo4 has the same limits except sulphur, max. 0.035
Improved machinability
Steels with lead or higher sulphur, up to about 0.100% S, may be supplied on request (Table 3, note 3)
Elements not quoted in Table 3 are not intentionally added without the purchaser's agreement, other than for finishing the heat. With hardenability requirements, slight deviations within Table 4 are permitted except for carbon, phosphorus and sulphur.
Source: EN 10083-1:1991 + A1:1996 (DIN EN 10083-1:1996-10), Table 3 and its notes
Mechanical properties, quenched and tempered5 sections
Ruling section
Yield strength Re, min (MPa)
Tensile strength Rm (MPa)
Elongation A, min (%)
Reduction of area Z, min (%)
Impact KV, min (J)
d <= 16 mm, t <= 8 mm
900
1100 to 1300
10
40
30
16 mm < d <= 40 mm, 8 mm < t <= 20 mm
750
1000 to 1200
11
45
35
40 mm < d <= 100 mm, 20 mm < t <= 60 mm
650
900 to 1100
12
50
35
100 mm < d <= 160 mm, 60 mm < t <= 100 mm
550
800 to 950
13
50
35
160 mm < d <= 250 mm, 100 mm < t <= 160 mm
500
750 to 900
14
55
35
Re is the upper yield strength or, if no yield phenomenon occurs, the 0.2% proof strength; A on gauge length 5.65 times the root of the original cross section; KV on longitudinal Charpy V-notch test pieces, average of 3 values, no single value below 70% of the minimum average value. Ruling sections as in Annex A. Sizes not listed are not covered by the standard.
Source: EN 10083-1:1991 + A1:1996 (DIN EN 10083-1:1996-10), Table 9
Maximum hardness by delivery conditionTable 8
Treated to improve shearability (+S), max
255 HB
Soft annealed (+A), max
241 HB
Values also apply to the grades with hardenability requirements (+H, +HH, +HL); not applicable to continuously cast slabs not further worked. Depending on the cast and the dimensions, particularly for the +HH grades, soft annealing may be necessary.
Source: EN 10083-1:1991 + A1:1996 (DIN EN 10083-1:1996-10), Table 8
Hardenability, end quench test (+H)Hardness band
Hardness band (HRC, minimum to maximum) by distance from the quenched end (mm)
1.5
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Distance from quenched end (mm)
1.5
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Maximum, HRC
61
61
61
60
60
59
59
58
56
53
51
48
47
46
45
Minimum, HRC
53
53
52
51
49
43
40
37
34
32
31
30
30
29
29
Applies when ordered with the symbol +H. End quench test at 850 ± 5 deg C (Table 12).
Source: EN 10083-1:1991 + A1:1996 (DIN EN 10083-1:1996-10), Table 5
Restricted hardenability (+HH, +HL), HRCTable 7
Limit
1.5 mm
3 mm
5 mm
7 mm
9 mm
11 mm
13 mm
15 mm
20 mm
25 mm
30 mm
35 mm
40 mm
45 mm
50 mm
HH max.
61
61
61
60
60
59
59
58
56
53
51
48
47
46
45
HH min.
56
56
55
54
52
48
46
44
41
39
38
36
36
35
34
HL max.
58
58
58
57
56
54
53
51
49
46
44
42
41
40
40
HL min.
53
53
52
51
49
43
40
37
34
32
31
30
30
29
29
Restricted scatter bands by distance from the quenched end.
Source: EN 10083-1:1991 + A1:1996 (DIN EN 10083-1:1996-10), Table 7
Heat treatmentTable 12
Quenching
820 to 860 deg C
Quenching agent
Oil or water
Tempering
540 to 680 deg C
End quench test
850 ± 5 deg C
Guidance values except the end quench test temperature, which is binding. Lower quenching temperatures generally for water, upper for oil; austenitizing at least 30 min, tempering at least 60 min (guide values).
Source: EN 10083-1:1991 + A1:1996 (DIN EN 10083-1:1996-10), Table 12
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