Quality | Standard | Material No. | Old designation |
---|---|---|---|
S460MC | DIN EN 10149-2 | 1.0982 | QStE460TM |
Testing direction | Yield strength Rp0.2 (MPa) min. | Tensile strength Rm (MPa) | Elongation A80 (in %) min < 3 mm | Elongation A80 (in %) min > 3 mm |
---|---|---|---|---|
L | 460 | 520-670 | 14 | 17 |
C % | Si % | Mn % | P % | S % | Al % | Nb % | Ti % | V % |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
≤ 0,12 | ≤0,50 | ≤ 1,60 | ≤ 0,025 | ≤ 0,015 | ≥ 0,015 | ≤ 0,09 | ≤ 0,15 | ≤ 0,20 |
Hot-rolled micro-alloyed steel S460MC in accordance with DIN EN 10149-2: A milestone in the modern steel industry
The steel industry has always been a driving force behind innovations in various sectors. One of the most notable products in this industry is the hot-rolled micro-alloyed steel S460MC in accordance with DIN EN 10149-2. The properties, applications and future possibilities of this material are outlined below.
What is hot-rolled micro-alloyed steel S460MC according to DIN EN 10149-2?
The hot-rolled micro-alloyed steel S460MC is manufactured in accordance with the standards of DIN EN 10149-2. This standard defines the requirements for hot-rolled, micro-alloyed steels for cold-formed components. The designation “S460MC” stands for a minimum yield strength of 460 megapascals (MPa). Micro-alloyed steel is characterized by the presence of small amounts of alloying elements such as niobium, vanadium, titanium or molybdenum, which improve its mechanical properties.
Properties of S460MC
S460MC has a number of impressive properties that make it an extremely attractive material in various applications:
Applications of S460MC
Due to its unique combination of properties, S460MC is used in a wide range of applications, including
Future prospects for S460MC
Demand for S460MC and other microalloyed steels is expected to continue to grow as the industry looks for materials that offer an optimal combination of strength, formability and weldability. Advances in steelmaking technology could also lead to improvements that further optimize the properties of S460MC and expand its applications.
Overall, S460MC plays a crucial role in the steel industry and will continue to be an important component of many industrial applications in the future. Its unique properties make it an indispensable material for industries that value quality, performance and efficiency.
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