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DIN 54SiCr6 vs DIN 55Cr3
Property comparison of DIN 54SiCr6 and DIN 55Cr3, both carbon steel.
| Property | DIN 54SiCr6 | DIN 55Cr3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 1,180 MPa | 1,270 MPa | +8% |
| Tensile strength | 1,370 MPa | 1,450 MPa | +6% |
| Elongation | 7 % | 6 % | -14% |
| Elastic modulus | 206,000 MPa | 206,000 MPa | 0% |
| Shear modulus | 80,000 MPa | 80,000 MPa | 0% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
| Density | 7,860 kg/m³ | 7,860 kg/m³ | 0% |
| Thermal conductivity | 53.1 W/m·K | 52.9 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 466 J/kg·K | 466 J/kg·K | 0% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000012 1/K | 0.000012 1/K | 0% |
| Melting point | 1,480 °C | 1,480 °C | 0% |
Difference is DIN 55Cr3 relative to DIN 54SiCr6. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
DIN 54SiCr6
- standard
- DIN
- heat treatment
- heat treated
DIN 55Cr3
- standard
- DIN
- heat treatment
- heat treated
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