General information:
Alloy type: 1.0580 (C60)
Main alloying elements: iron (Fe), carbon (C)
International standard: DIN EN 10083-2
Mechanical properties:
Tensile strength: 590 - 770 MPa (megapascals)
Yield strength: 335 MPa
Elongation at break: 14%
Hardness (Brinell): 179 HB
Modulus of elasticity: 210GPa
Physical Properties:
Density: 7.85 g/cm³
Melting point: approx. 1420 - 1460 °C
Thermal conductivity: 51.9 W/(m K)
Electric conductivity: -
Chemical composition (in percent by weight):
Carbon (C): 0.57 - 0.65%
Silicon (Si): 0.15 - 0.35%
Manganese (Mn): 0.60 - 0.90%
Phosphorus (P): 0.045% max.
Sulfur (S): max. 0.045%
Heat treatment:
Alloy 1.0580 can be heat treated to improve mechanical properties. The usual heat treatment conditions are:
Soft annealing (BK): Heating to 650 - 700 °C and subsequent slow cooling in the furnace air.
Tempering and quenching (QT): heating to 820 - 860 °C and then quenching in oil or water, followed by a tempering temperature of 550 - 650 °C.
Applications:
Alloy 1.0580 is used for a variety of applications including:
Mechanical engineering: shafts, gears, bolts
Vehicle construction: crankshafts, axles, springs
Construction: fasteners, construction machinery components
Tool making: cutting tools, precision tools
Please note that the values given are indicative and may vary slightly depending on the manufacturing process and specific batch. It is recommended to always check the manufacturer's exact specifications.
