• Elements not included in this table may not be added intentionally to the steel without the agreement of the purchaser, except those intended for finishing the cast.
• The addition of microalloying elements can be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser at the time of ordering.
• Special non-alloy steel according to EN 10020.
• For rod intended for galvanization the allowed lower limit of silicon content should be specified at the time of ordering.
• For the maganese content, a different range from the one indicated in the table can be agreed at the time of ordering with a maximum value not exceeding 1,20 % and with an amplitude of 0,20 %.
• For certain applications the Cu content may be restricted to 0,12 % max, by agreement.
• By agreement at the time of ordering, the value for aluminium can be fixed at 0,02 to 0,06 %. The value for silicon can then be fixed at k 0,10 % on request.
• If, in accordance the Al content is fixed at 0,02 to 0,06 %, the limit value for N shall be agreed at the time of ordering.