Steel 55S2 GOST 14959-79 vs Steel 60 GOST 1050-88
Property comparison of Steel 55S2 GOST 14959-79 and Steel 60 GOST 1050-88, both carbon steel.
| Property | Steel 55S2 GOST 14959-79 | Steel 60 GOST 1050-88 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 1,175 MPa | 450 MPa | -62% |
| Tensile strength | 1,270 MPa | 825 MPa | -35% |
| Elongation | 6 % | 14 % | +133% |
| Elastic modulus | 206,000 MPa | 204,000 MPa | -1% |
| Shear modulus | 80,000 MPa | 79,000 MPa | -1% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3% |
| Density | 7,860 kg/m³ | 7,810 kg/m³ | -1% |
| Thermal conductivity | 51.9 W/m·K | 51.9 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 466 J/kg·K | 467 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 Steel 60 GOST 1050-88 relative to Steel 55S2 GOST 14959-79. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
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- heat treatment
- Quenched and tempered
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