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56Si7 · DIN EN 10089-2003

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material category
Spring steels
Subcategory
Spring steels
Material form
Reference record
Original record status
Original standard verified
Standard edition
DIN EN 10089-2003
Table / clause
Table 3 and notes a/b and 7.1; Only the first 17 pages of the original text are available
PDF page references
1、7、9、12、13

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV:0.6200–0.7900Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Cr, Mo, V, Ni; coupled-element constraints require separate checks; the entire envelope is not guaranteed to be realizable CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.6033–0.7417Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Cr, Ni, Mo, V, B; coupled-element constraints require separate checks; the entire envelope is not guaranteed to be realizable Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.5800–0.7200Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Mo, Cr, Ni; coupled-element constraints require separate checks; the entire envelope is not guaranteed to be realizable CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.52 ~ 0.6
Si1.6 ~ 2.0
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
P≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
Cu≤ 0.6 (lower limit not stated)
Sn≤ 0.06 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

DIN EN10089:2003-04 official English original, adopting standard EN10089:2002; Table 3 heat analysis wt%. ; Cu+10Sn≤.60%; Cu≤.60/Sn≤.06 are only single-item envelopes derived from the linkage formula under the condition that each element is non-negative; they are not independent limits from the original table and the linkage formula must be satisfied simultaneously. ; Table 3 Note a: unspecified elements shall not be intentionally added without the purchaser's consent (except additions needed to finish steelmaking); blanks shall not be filled as zero. ; Note b: when hardenability is specified, C may deviate slightly but not exceed ±.01, others shall comply with Table 4 except for P/S; Default composition has not been automatically relaxed. ; This document contains only the first 17 pages; Table 3 is complete and verifiable; Hardenability Tables 7/8 and other missing pages need to be supplemented separately; the completeness of the entire standard is not claimed. ; Hot-rolled spring steels intended for quenching and tempering; composition or annealed condition alone does not establish cold-heading suitability or actual supply..

Combined limits

Combined-element limits
  • Element coefficient
    Cu
    1
    Sn
    10
    Upper limit
    0.6
    Requirement
    Cu + 10Sn ≤ 0.60 wt%

Verification notes

Official original Table 3: all 19 rows and footnotes visually checked.

Jominy end-quench hardenability (conditional requirements)

EN 10089:2002 · BS EN 10089:2002 · Tables 7/8, 7.1.2–7.1.4 and Table 10 · PDF pages 6, 9, 17, 18, 20, 21

+H normal hardenability band (7.1.2)

End-quench test condition temperature 850 ± 5 °C; This is not a production heat-treatment recommendation.

Distance from quenched end (mm)Lower limit (HRC)Upper limit (HRC)
1.55765
35562
54960
74357
93754
113450
133246
153142
202839
252737
302636
352635
402534
452534
502433

+HH restricted hardenability band (7.1.4)

End-quench test condition temperature 850 ± 5 °C; This is not a production heat-treatment recommendation.

Distance from quenched end (mm)Lower limit (HRC)Upper limit (HRC)
1.56065
35762
55360
74857
94354
113950
133746
153542
203239
253037
302936
352935
402834
452834
502733

56Si7 · DIN EN 10132-4-2000(+AC:2002)

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material category
Spring steels
Subcategory
Spring steels
Material form
Reference record
Original record status
Original standard verified
Standard edition
DIN EN 10132-4-2000(+AC:2002)
Table / clause
Analysis-type boundaries in Table 1 and note a, and Table 2
PDF page references
1、6

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV:0.6200–0.8767Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V, Cu CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.6033–0.7450Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Cu, V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.5800–0.7300Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Cu CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.52 ~ 0.6
Si1.6 ~ 2.0
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
Cr≤ 0.4 (lower limit not stated)
Ni≤ 0.4 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
Mo≤ 0.1 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

Official German DIN 2003-04 adopts EN10132-4:2000+AC:2002; PDF6, Table 1 gives heat-analysis mass fractions wt%. ; Cold-rolled narrow strip for heat-treatment applications; Covers spring steels and other special applications; it does not establish a basis for supply as cold-heading wire rod. ; Product-analysis tolerances in Table 2 are listed separately and are not mixed with the default heat-analysis range in Table 1; Within the same heat, ±tolerances must not be exceeded in both the lower and upper directions. ; Elements not listed in the table must not be intentionally added without purchaser consent, except to finish steelmaking; unspecified contents are not treated as zero. ; AC:2002 corrects the annealed/lightly skin-passed properties in Table 3; Only the complete Table 1 chemical composition was checked in this batch; mechanical properties require separate verification.

Verification notes

All 15 rows and footnotes in the official original text were visually checked

56Si7 · EN 10089-2002

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material category
Spring steels
Subcategory
Spring steels
Material form
Reference record
Original record status
Original standard verified
Standard edition
BS EN 10089:2002 (EN 10089:2002)
Table / clause
7.1/Table 3, notes a/b
PDF page references
3、9、13、14
Unit
Mass fraction (wt%)
Analysis type
Heat analysis

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV:0.6200–0.7900Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Cr, Mo, V, Ni; coupled-element constraints require separate checks; the entire envelope is not guaranteed to be realizable CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.6033–0.7417Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Cr, Ni, Mo, V, B; coupled-element constraints require separate checks; the entire envelope is not guaranteed to be realizable Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.5800–0.7200Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Mo, Cr, Ni; coupled-element constraints require separate checks; the entire envelope is not guaranteed to be realizable CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.52 ~ 0.6
Si1.6 ~ 2.0
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
P≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
Cu≤ 0.6 (lower limit not stated)
Sn≤ 0.06 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

Complete BS EN 10089:2002 original Table 3 heat analysis mass fraction wt%; Applies to hot-rolled steels for quenched-and-tempered springs; this does not by itself establish suitability for cold heading.. Cu+10Sn≤0.60wt%; Separate listings of Cu ≤0.60 and Sn ≤0.06 are only envelopes derived from a linked formula under the premise of non-negative values; both cannot be used at their upper limits simultaneously. Table 3 Note a: Elements not listed shall not be intentionally added without the purchaser's consent (except additions needed to finish steelmaking); blanks shall not be filled as zero. Table 3 Note b: When hardenability is specified, C may deviate slightly according to restricted conditions; Table 3 compositions are not automatically relaxed by default.

Combined limits

Combined-element limits
  • Element coefficient
    Cu
    1
    Sn
    10
    Upper limit
    0.6
    Requirement
    Cu + 10Sn ≤ 0.60 wt%

Verification notes

All 19 grades and footnotes in original EN10089:2002, Table 3 have been checked; The original record omitted the coupled Cu+10Sn constraint.

Jominy end-quench hardenability (conditional requirements)

EN 10089:2002 · BS EN 10089:2002 · Tables 7/8, 7.1.2–7.1.4 and Table 10 · PDF pages 6, 9, 17, 18, 20, 21

+H normal hardenability band (7.1.2)

End-quench test condition temperature 850 ± 5 °C; This is not a production heat-treatment recommendation.

Distance from quenched end (mm)Lower limit (HRC)Upper limit (HRC)
1.55765
35562
54960
74357
93754
113450
133246
153142
202839
252737
302636
352635
402534
452534
502433

+HH restricted hardenability band (7.1.4)

End-quench test condition temperature 850 ± 5 °C; This is not a production heat-treatment recommendation.

Distance from quenched end (mm)Lower limit (HRC)Upper limit (HRC)
1.56065
35762
55360
74857
94354
113950
133746
153542
203239
253037
302936
352935
402834
452834
502733

56Si7 · EN 10132-2021

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material category
Spring steels
Subcategory
Spring steels
Material form
Narrow strip only
Original record status
Historical-edition reference
Standard edition
DIN EN 10132-4-2000(+AC:2002)
Table / clause
Analysis-type boundaries in Table 1 and note a, and Table 2
PDF page references
1、6

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV:0.6200–0.8767Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V, Cu CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.6033–0.7450Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Cu, V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.5800–0.7300Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Cu CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.52 ~ 0.6
Si1.6 ~ 2.0
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
Cr≤ 0.4 (lower limit not stated)
Ni≤ 0.4 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
Mo≤ 0.1 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

The original target EN10132:2021 has not been verified; Currently uses only the historical same-grade reference in DIN EN 10132-4-2000(+AC:2002); this does not establish the requirements or scope of edition 2021 or conformity of supplied material. Official German DIN 2003-04 adopts EN10132-4:2000+AC:2002; PDF6, Table 1 gives heat-analysis mass fractions wt%. Cold-rolled narrow strip for heat-treatment applications; Covers spring steels and other special applications; it does not establish a basis for supply as cold-heading wire rod. Product-analysis tolerances in Table 2 are listed separately and are not mixed with the default heat-analysis range in Table 1; Within the same heat, ±tolerances must not be exceeded in both the lower and upper directions. Elements not listed in the table must not be intentionally added without purchaser consent, except to finish steelmaking; unspecified contents are not treated as zero. AC:2002 corrects the annealed/lightly skin-passed properties in Table 3; Only the complete Table 1 chemical composition was checked in this batch; mechanical properties require separate verification.

Verification notes

The original target EN10132:2021 has not been verified; Currently uses only the historical same-grade reference in DIN EN 10132-4-2000(+AC:2002); this does not establish the requirements or scope of edition 2021 or conformity of supplied material.

56Si7 · EN 10132-4-2002

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material category
Spring steels
Subcategory
Spring steels
Material form
Reference record
Original record status
Historical-edition reference
Standard edition
DIN EN 10132-4-2000(+AC:2002)
Table / clause
Analysis-type boundaries in Table 1 and note a, and Table 2
PDF page references
1、6

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV:0.6200–0.8767Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V, Cu CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.6033–0.7450Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Cu, V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.5800–0.7300Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Cu CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.52 ~ 0.6
Si1.6 ~ 2.0
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
Cr≤ 0.4 (lower limit not stated)
Ni≤ 0.4 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
Mo≤ 0.1 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

The chemical composition currently shown is transcribed from the original DIN EN 10132-4-2000(+AC:2002); The original record cites EN 10132-4-2002; that original edition remains unavailable, and differences between editions have not been confirmed. Official German DIN 2003-04 adopts EN10132-4:2000+AC:2002; PDF6, Table 1 gives heat-analysis mass fractions wt%. ; Cold-rolled narrow strip for heat-treatment applications; Covers spring steels and other special applications; it does not establish a basis for supply as cold-heading wire rod. ; Product-analysis tolerances in Table 2 are listed separately and are not mixed with the default heat-analysis range in Table 1; Within the same heat, ±tolerances must not be exceeded in both the lower and upper directions. ; Elements not listed in the table must not be intentionally added without purchaser consent, except to finish steelmaking; unspecified contents are not treated as zero. ; AC:2002 corrects the annealed/lightly skin-passed properties in Table 3; Only the complete Table 1 chemical composition was checked in this batch; mechanical properties require separate verification.

Verification notes

The chemical composition currently shown is transcribed from the original DIN EN 10132-4-2000(+AC:2002); The original record cites EN 10132-4-2002; that original edition remains unavailable, and differences between editions have not been confirmed.

56Si7 · DIN EN 10132-4-2000(+AC:2002)

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material form
Narrow strip only
Original record status
Original standard verified
Standard edition
DIN EN 10132-4-2000(+AC:2002)
Table / clause
Analysis-type boundaries in Table 1 and note a, and Table 2
PDF page references
1、6

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV:0.6200–0.8767Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing V, Cu CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.6033–0.7450Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Cu, V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.5800–0.7300Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Cu CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C0.52 ~ 0.6
Si1.6 ~ 2.0
Mn0.6 ~ 0.9
Cr≤ 0.4 (lower limit not stated)
Ni≤ 0.4 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
Mo≤ 0.1 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

Official German DIN 2003-04 adopts EN10132-4:2000+AC:2002; PDF6, Table 1 gives heat-analysis mass fractions wt%. ; Cold-rolled narrow strip for heat-treatment applications; Covers spring steels and other special applications; it does not establish a basis for supply as cold-heading wire rod. ; Product-analysis tolerances in Table 2 are listed separately and are not mixed with the default heat-analysis range in Table 1; Within the same heat, ±tolerances must not be exceeded in both the lower and upper directions. ; Elements not listed in the table must not be intentionally added without purchaser consent, except to finish steelmaking; unspecified contents are not treated as zero. ; AC:2002 corrects the annealed/lightly skin-passed properties in Table 3; Only the complete Table 1 chemical composition was checked in this batch; mechanical properties require separate verification.

Verification notes

All 15 rows and footnotes in the official original text were visually checked

56Si7 · Ovako Product Catalogue CO-117 ENG 24:07 (2024)

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material category
Spring steels
Subcategory
Spring steels
Material form
Bars, tubes, rings and precomponents
Composition basis
Manufacturer typical/nominal values, not guaranteed ranges
Original record status
Manufacturer source verified
Document edition
CO-117 ENG 24:07 ©Ovako 2024
Document title
Ovako Product Catalogue
PDF page references
42
Unit
Interpreted as mass fraction (%) using other documents from the same manufacturer; the unit is not explicitly stated in this table
Analysis type
Typical composition analysis
Manufacturer
Ovako

Source document

Carbon-equivalent reference

Manufacturer typical single values are composition references only; no range estimate is made. They are neither standard guarantees nor measured heat results; Formula applicability requires review against the intended use and process.

IIW / CEV: manufacturer typical/nominal single values are shown for reference only; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
Pcm (Ito–Bessyo): manufacturer typical/nominal single values are shown for reference only; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
CET: manufacturer typical/nominal single values are shown for reference only; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
CTypical/nominal value 0.56 (not a guaranteed range)
SiTypical/nominal value 1.8 (not a guaranteed range)
MnTypical/nominal value 0.8 (not a guaranteed range)

Applicability and limitations

Ovako 2024 product catalogue, PDF page 42; manufacturer’s typical analysis, for composition reference only. The original header does not explicitly state units; interpreted using the manufacturer’s mass-fraction % information. Neither standard guaranteed values nor measured heat analysis. Excluded from limit-based reverse search and carbon-equivalent calculation; blanks and element names alone in the other-elements field are not filled with 0. Manufacturer code: 9084.

Conditional requirement

Verification notes

All 170 rows of the 2021 original table were visually checked. Values in corresponding 2024 cells are unchanged; recognition differences were reviewed separately. Rows with conflicting values under the same code are excluded; values are not mixed across sections.

Source notes

High strength silicon alloyed
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