σU
MPa
ϵL(L0=5.65So)
ReH
MPa
ψ

1.5532 (38MnB5)

Classification

Country Section Category
Germany Structural, Pressure Vessel and Engineering Steels B, Mn-B Mn < 1.65%

Chemical composition

Standard Fe, % Si, % B, % Mn, % P, % C, % S, %
EN 10083-3 97.665–98.4892 < 0.4 0.0008–0.005 1.15–1.45 < 0.025 0.36–0.42 < 0.035

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Mechanical properties at 20 °C

Rolling Standard Size, mm Tension Classifiers \sigma _{U}σU, MPaMPa \epsilon_{L (L_0 = 5.65\sqrt{S_o})}ϵL(L0=5.65So), % R_{eH}ReH, MPaMPa \psiψ, % Treatment
< 16 moderate hardening 1050–1250 12 900 50
16–40 moderate hardening 850–1050 12 700 50

Standards

Standard Description
EN 10083-3

Description of chemical elements

Element Units of measurement Description
Fe % Iron
Si % Silicon
B % Bor
Mn % Manganese
P % Phosphorus
C % Carbon
S % Sulfur

Description of mechanical properties

Parameter Units of measurement Description
\sigma _{U}σU MPaMPa Ultimate tensile strength
\epsilon_{L (L_0 = 5.65\sqrt{S_o})}ϵL(L0=5.65So) % Elongation at break (longitudinal) (for L0 = 5.65√So)
R_{eH}ReH MPaMPa Upper yield point
\psiψ % Reduction in cross section on fracture