Higher carbon steel grade capable of attaining increased hardness and wear resistance after heat treatment. Used for components subjected to higher stresses and abrasion.
Higher carbon steel grade capable of attaining increased hardness and wear resistance after heat treatment. Used for components subjected to higher stresses and abrasion.
Applications
springs, wear parts, hand tools, shafts, gears, agricultural implements
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade
Standard
Region
AISI 1050
AISI
USA
SAE 1050
SAE
USA
C50
DIN
Germany
XC48
NF
France
S50C
JIS
Japan
080M50
BS970
UK
Chemical Composition (%)
C
Si
Mn
S
P
0.47-0.55
0.10-0.35
0.50-0.80
<=0.050
<=0.050
Mechanical Properties
tensile_strength
650-800 MPa
yield_strength
>=380 MPa
elongation
>=14%
hardness
187-241 HB
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar
16-300 mm dia
Flat Bar
25-150 mm width
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.