Grade 38Cr2
European Standard Steel Grade 1.7003
Corresponding Standard EN 10083-3-2006
Classification Spring Steel
38Cr2 Chemical Element Composition Content (%)
Component C Si Mn P S Cr
Minimum Value 0.35 - 0.5 - - 0.4
Maximum Value 0.42 0.4 0.8 0.025 0.035 0.6
• Elements not quoted in this table shall not be intentionally added to the steel without the agreement of the purchaser, other than for the purpose of finishing the heat and for boron to have its effect on the hardenability. All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent the addition of such elements from scrap or other material used in the manufacture which affect the hardenability, mechanical properties and applicability.
1 Approximate Comparison Table structural alloy steel
Germany France European Standard
DIN EN/DIN NF EN/NF EN Numerical Grade
38Cr2 38C2 38Cr2 1.7003
2 Approximate Comparison Table
International Organization for Standardization European Standard
ISO EN Numerical Grade
38Cr2 38Cr2 1.7003

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