C50
1.0540Medium-high carbon unalloyed steel between C45 and C55. Good strength and wear resistance after QT. Used for springs, axles, shafts, coupling parts, and machine components where moderate hardness is sufficient without alloy steel cost.
International equivalents
| Flag | Standard | Country | Grade | Number | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 | AISI | USA | AISI 1050 | G10500 | REF |
| 🇪🇺 | EN | Europe | C50 | 1.0540 | 100% |
Sources: ASTM A29, EN 10083-2:2006
Chemical composition comparison (wt%)
Side-by-side: C50 (EN) (EN 10083-2:2006) vs C50 (EN) (EN 10083-2:2006)
| Element | C50 (EN) | C50 (EN) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 0.47–0.55% | 0.47–0.55% | OK |
| Si | 0–0.4% | 0–0.4% | OK |
| Mn | 0.6–0.9% | 0.6–0.9% | OK |
| P | 0–0.03% | 0–0.03% | OK |
| S | 0–0.035% | 0–0.035% | OK |
Mechanical properties
Normalized
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 600–750 | MPa |
| Yield Strength | ≥ 340 | MPa |
| Elongation | ≥ 16 | % |
| Elastic Modulus | ≥ 210 | GPa |
| Density | ≥ 7.85 | g/cm3 |
Heat treatment
| Process | Temperature | Medium | Holding Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| normalizing | 830–860 °C | air | min 2 min per mm | — |
| quenching | 810–840 °C | water or oil | min 30 min | — |
| tempering | 540–660 °C | air | min 60 min | — |
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