EN 10083-1 C40E vs EN 10083-2 C40E

Strong Match — 99.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10083-1 C40E (EN 10083-1:1996) and EN 10083-2 C40E (EN 10083-2:2006) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. EN 10083-1 C40E is typically used for quenched and tempered machine parts; also used normalized (clause 1.1, table 10), while EN 10083-2 C40E is commonly used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts; can also be used normalized (clause 1). EN 10083-1 C40E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10083-2 C40E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, EN 10083-1 C40E vs EN 10083-2 C40E is a 99.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 99.7%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10083-1 C40E:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 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 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
99.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
99.7%
Specifications
Property EN 10083-1 C40E EN 10083-2 C40E
Standard EN 10083-1:1996 EN 10083-2:2006
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.37-0.44 0.37-0.44
Cr (%) <=0.40 <=0.40
Cr+Mo+Ni (%) <=0.63 <=0.63
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.50-0.80
Mo (%) <=0.10 <=0.10
Ni (%) <=0.40 <=0.40
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.035 <=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 C40E EN 10083-2 C40E
Condition Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation 16% min 16% min
Tensile Strength 650 to 800 MPa 650 to 800 MPa
Yield Strength 460 MPa min 460 MPa min
Typical Applications
EN 10083-1 C40E
Quenched and tempered machine parts; also used normalized (clause 1.1, Table 10)
EN 10083-2 C40E
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts; can also be used normalized (clause 1)
Can EN 10083-1 C40E Be Substituted With EN 10083-2 C40E?
EN 10083-1 C40E and EN 10083-2 C40E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-2 C40E is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-1 C40E 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 C40E and EN 10083-2 C40E?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10083-1 C40E be substituted with EN 10083-2 C40E?
EN 10083-1 C40E and EN 10083-2 C40E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-2 C40E is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-1 C40E in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.