C16E - Nr.1.1148 C16R - Nr.1.1208

C16E - Nr.1.1148 C16R - Nr.1.1208 Steel

Unalloyed Cementation Steel with Enhanced Hardenability

Unalloyed cementation steel very similar to C15 but with a little more manganese which improves its hardenability.

References and Comparable Standards

Standard Reference: EN ISO 683-3: 2018 (Hot-rolled) | EN 10277: 2018 (Bright products)

EUROPE ITALY GERMANY FRANCE UK USA
EN 10084: 2008
EN 10277-4: 2008
(UNI 7846-78) (DIN 17210-84) (NFA35-551-86) (BS970 pt.3--91) ASTM A 29
Grade   Werkstoff      
C16E 1.1148 - - - - 080M15 1016
C16R 1.1208 - - - -
 

 

Chemical Composition (Cast Analysis) (%)

EUROPE C Si Mn P/max S Cr/max  Mo/max Ni/max Cu/max Al
C16E 0,12÷0,18 0,15÷0,40 0,60÷0,90 0,025 ≤0,035 0,40 0,10  0,40  0,30 -
C16R 0,020÷0,040 0,020÷0,050
 

 

Mechanical Properties - As Rolled Condition

Size
(mm)
Annealed to maximum hardness requirement
(+A)
Normalized
(+N)
d≤100 ≤156 100÷155
 

 

Mechanical Properties – Bright Steel

Size
(mm)
as Rolled + Turned
(+SH)
Cold drawn
(+C)
+A**+ Turned
(+A+SH)
+A**+ Cold drawn
(+A+C)
Hardness (HB)* Rm (MPa) Rp0,2 (MPa) min Rm (MPa) A5 (%) min Hardness (HB) max Hardness (HB) max
5≤d≤10 - - 400 520÷820 7 - 242
10<d≤16 - - 360 500÷800 8 - 238
16<d≤40 105÷184 350÷620 300 450÷750 9 156 222
40<d≤63 105÷184 350÷620 260 400÷690 11 156 204
63<d≤100 105÷184 350÷620 235 360÷620 12 156 184
* Hardness values valid also in as rolled condition.
**+A = annealed to maximum hardness requirement.
Note: For size <5 mm the mechanical properties may be agreed at the time of enquiry and order.
 

 

Working Temperatures Recommended

Operation °C
Hot forgings deformation 900÷1150
Carburizing temperature 880÷920 
Core quenching temperature   880÷920
Case quenching temperature 830÷870
Tempering 150÷200
Published: 01 January 2025 | Last Updated: 08 June 2026
Published: 01 January 2025 | Last Updated: 08 June 2026
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