EN42 Steel — Specifications & Listings
BS970:1955 — High carbon steel, spring and tool applications
Grade Details
| Grade | EN42 |
| Standard | BS970:1955 |
| Description | High carbon steel, spring and tool applications |
| Applications | Springs, chisels, punches, cutting tools |
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Chemical Composition (%)
| C |
Mn |
Si |
S |
P |
| 0.74–0.88 |
0.50–0.80 |
0.10–0.35 |
≤0.050 |
≤0.050 |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength |
850–1000 MPa (annealed) |
| Hardness HRC |
58–62 (hardened) |
| Hardness HB |
229–285 (annealed) |
Typical Available Sizes
| Round Bar |
10mm–100mm dia |
| Flat Bar |
15×5mm–100×20mm |
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.
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