Specifications
Chemical Composition
| Carbon | : | 0.35 – 0.45% |
| Manganese | : | 0.60 – 1.00% |
| Silicon | : | 0.05 – 0.35% |
| Nickel | : | – |
| Chromium | : | – | |
| Molybdenum | : | – | |
| Phosphorous | : |
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| Sulphur | : |
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Mechanical Properties
| Tensile KSI |
0.2% Proof Stress KSI |
Elongation % |
Reduction of Area % |
Hardness HRc |
Hardness Brinell |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 560 | 275 | 16 | 18 | – | – |
| Max | – | – | – | – | 55 | – |
(*at room temperature heat treated to 18-22HRc)
Certifications & QA
C45 (1045) case hardening steel is available with BS EN 10204 3.1 mill certificate, please request when placing any orders.
Form of Supply
Available in Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn as well as Forged Solid Round Bars in Annealed condition. Additionally, Flat Sections and plates available in Hot Rolled as well as Forged annealed condition.
Diameters availability are up to 10⌀ – 650⌀.
Sheets availability are up to 10mm – 350mm.
Square bar availability are up to 10mm – 200mm.
Flat bar availability are up to 30mm – 255mm.
Applications
Typical uses include machine, plow, carriage bolts, tie wire, cylinder head studs, machine parts, U-bolts, concrete reinforcing rods, forgings and non-critical springs.
