EN8 Steel — Specifications & Listings
BS970 — Medium carbon steel, general engineering
Grade Details
| Grade | EN8 |
| Standard | BS970 |
| Description | Medium carbon steel, general engineering |
| Applications | Shafts, gears, studs, keys, general machined parts |
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Chemical Composition (%)
| C |
Si |
Mn |
S |
P |
| 0.36–0.44 |
0.10–0.40 |
0.60–1.00 |
≤0.050 |
≤0.050 |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength |
500–700 MPa |
| Yield Strength |
≥275 MPa |
| Elongation |
≥16% |
| Hardness |
152–207 HB |
Typical Available Sizes
| Round Bar |
10mm – 250mm dia |
| Flat Bar |
16×5mm – 150×40mm |
| Square |
12mm – 100mm |
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.
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