EN8M Steel — Specifications & Listings
BS970:1955 — Free cutting medium carbon steel
Grade Details
| Grade | EN8M |
| Standard | BS970:1955 |
| Description | Free cutting medium carbon steel |
| Applications | High volume turned parts, automotive components |
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Chemical Composition (%)
| C |
Mn |
S |
P |
| 0.36–0.44 |
0.60–1.00 |
0.12–0.20 |
≤0.050 |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength |
500–700 MPa |
| Elongation |
≥14% |
| Hardness |
152–207 HB |
Typical Available Sizes
| Round Bar |
10mm–100mm dia |
| Hex Bar |
13mm–75mm A/F |
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.
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