C22
1.0402Low-medium carbon unalloyed steel. Good balance of strength, weldability, and formability. Used for lightly loaded shafts, bolts, levers, and general machine parts. Can be case-hardened for wear applications. Between C10 and C35 in properties.
International equivalents
| Flag | Standard | Country | Grade | Number | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 | AISI | USA | AISI 1022 | G10220 | REF |
| 🇪🇺 | EN | Europe | C22 | 1.0402 | 100% |
| 🇯🇵 | JIS | Japan | S22C | — | 97% |
| 🇨🇳 | GB | China | 20 | — | 90% |
Sources: ASTM A29, EN 10083-2:2006, JIS G4051, GB/T 699
Mechanical properties
Compatibility verdict
C22 and S22C: 97% composition match
Related materials
C45
1.0503Medium carbon unalloyed quality steel. Good machinability and moderate strength after heat treatment. Widely used for shafts, spindles, pins, studs, and general machine parts.
S355JR
1.0045High-strength low-alloy structural steel with minimum yield strength of 355 MPa. Standard grade for bridges, buildings, cranes, and general structural applications. Impact tested at +20°C (JR).
S235JR
1.0038General-purpose structural steel with minimum yield strength of 235 MPa. The most common structural steel grade in Europe for general construction, frames, and non-critical structural applications.
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