Quality	Standard	Material No.
S960MC	DIN EN 10149-2	1.8799

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	960	980-1250	6	7

Hot-rolled micro-alloyed steel S960MC in accordance with DIN EN 10149-2 is a material with a range of outstanding properties that make it ideal for a variety of applications in construction and mechanical engineering. This article explains the properties and advantages of S960MC, as well as the most important areas of application and processing instructions.

Material description and properties
S960MC is a hot-rolled, micro-alloyed steel with a minimum yield strength of 960 MPa. It is characterized by high strength, toughness and wear resistance. The microalloying with elements such as niobium, titanium and vanadium results in a finer grain size and improved hardening, which significantly increases the mechanical properties of the steel.

Important properties of S960MC:
High strength: The minimum yield strength of 960 MPa enables use in highly stressed components.
Good toughness: Even at low temperatures, this steel is tough and fracture-resistant.
High wear resistance: The microalloy results in high wear resistance, making this steel ideal for applications with high abrasive wear.
Good weldability: Good weldability and can be processed using all common welding processes.
Good cold formability: This steel can be cold formed, but its cold formability is somewhat limited compared to unalloyed steels.

Areas of application
S960MC is used in a wide range of applications due to its excellent properties, including

Processing
S960MC can be processed using all standard steel processing methods. When welding, the usual precautions should be observed to ensure an optimum welded joint. The cold formability is somewhat limited compared to unalloyed steels, so the forming conditions should be carefully adjusted.

Standards and approvals
S960MC is standardized according to DIN EN 10149-2. The material number is 1.8799. S960MC is approved for a wide range of applications in construction and mechanical engineering.

Summary
Hot-rolled micro-alloyed steel S960MC in accordance with DIN EN 10149-2 is a material with outstanding properties that is suitable for a wide range of applications. Its high strength, toughness and wear resistance make it an indispensable material in construction and mechanical engineering.