High carbon steel with high hardness and strength potential after heat treatment. Commonly used where wear resistance and edge retention are important.
High carbon steel with high hardness and strength potential after heat treatment. Commonly used where wear resistance and edge retention are important.
Applications
springs, blades, high-strength wires, wear-resistant tools, hand tools
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade
Standard
Region
AISI 1060
AISI
USA
SAE 1060
SAE
USA
C60
DIN
Germany
XC60
NF
France
S60C
JIS
Japan
Chemical Composition (%)
C
Si
Mn
S
P
0.57-0.65
0.10-0.35
0.60-0.90
<=0.050
<=0.050
Mechanical Properties
tensile_strength
750-900 MPa
yield_strength
>=450 MPa
elongation
>=10%
hardness
217-269 HB
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar
16-250 mm dia
Flat Bar
25-100 mm width
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.