080M40 Steel — Specifications & Listings
BS970:1991 — British medium carbon steel, successor to EN8
Grade Details
| Grade | 080M40 |
| Standard | BS970:1991 |
| Description | British medium carbon steel, successor to EN8 |
| Applications | Shafts, gears, axles, general engineering |
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Chemical Composition (%)
| C |
Mn |
Si |
S |
P |
| 0.36–0.44 |
0.60–1.00 |
0.10–0.40 |
≤0.050 |
≤0.050 |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength |
550–700 MPa |
| Yield Strength |
≥275 MPa |
| Elongation |
≥16% |
| Hardness |
152–207 HB |
Typical Available Sizes
| Round Bar |
10mm–250mm dia |
| Flat Bar |
16×5mm–200×50mm |
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.
Active 080M40 Listings on M-EX