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
Yield strength: 335 MPa
Elongation at break: 14%
Hardness (Brinell): 179 HB
Modulus of elasticity: 210 GPa
Physical properties:
Density: 7.85 g/cm³
Melting point: approx. 1420–1460°C
Thermal conductivity: 51.9 W/(m·K)
Electrical conductivity: —
Chemical composition, in weight percent:
Carbon (C): 0.57–0.65%
Silicon (Si): 0.15–0.35%
Manganese (Mn): 0.60–0.90%
Phosphorus (P): max. 0.045%
Sulfur (S): max. 0.045%
Heat treatment:
Alloy 1.0580 can be heat treated in order to improve its mechanical properties. The common heat treatment conditions are:
Soft annealing (BK): Heating to 650–700°C followed by slow cooling in furnace air.
Quenching and tempering (QT): Heating to 820–860°C followed by quenching in oil or water, then tempering at 550–650°C.
Applications:
Alloy 1.0580 is used for various applications, including:Mechanical engineering: shafts, gears, bolts
Vehicle construction: crankshafts, axles, springs
Construction: fastening elements, construction machinery components
Toolmaking: cutting tools, precision tools
Please note that the values stated are guideline values and may vary slightly depending on the manufacturing process and specific production batch. It is recommended to always check the exact specifications provided by the manufacturer.
