46SPb20

46SPb20 Steel

High-Carbon Sulfur-Lead Quenched and Tempered Steel

Steel with the addition of sulfur and lead; the higher carbon content gives this quenched and tempered steel greater mechanical characteristics.

References and Comparable Standards

Standard Reference: EN ISO 683-4: 2018 (Hot-rolled products) | EN 10277: 2018 (Bright products)

EUROPE ITALY GERMANY FRANCE UK USA
EN 10087: 1998
EN 10277-3: 2008
(UNI 4838-80)

(DIN 1651-88)

(NF A 35-561-92)

(BS 970 pt.3-91) ASTM A 29
Grade   Werkstoff      
46SPb20 1.0757 - 45SPb20 1.0757 - - -
 

 

Chemical Composition (Cast Analysis) (%)

C Si / max Mn P / max S Pb
0,42÷0,50 0,40 0,70÷1,10 0,060 0,15÷0,25 0,15÷0,35
 

 

Mechanical Properties - As Rolled Condition

Size
(mm)
as Rolled and/or as Rolled + Turned
(+SH)
as Rolled and/or as Rolled + Turned + Quenched + Tempered
(+SH +QT)
Hardness HB max Rm (MPa) Rp0,2 (MPa) min Rm (MPa) A5 (%) min
5≤d≤10 234* 590÷800* 490 700÷850* 12*
10<d≤16 228* 590÷780* 490 700÷850* 12*
16<d≤40 222 590÷760 430 650÷800 13
40<d≤63 213 580÷730 370 630÷780 14
63<d≤100 207 560÷710 370 630÷780 14
*Values valid only for hot rolled products.
Note: For size <5 mm the mechanical properties may be agreed at the time of enquiry and order.
 

 

Mechanical Properties – Bright Steel

Size
(mm)
Cold Drawn
(+C)
Quenched + Tempered + Peeled
(+QT +SH)*
Quenched + Tempered + Cold Drawn
(+QT +C)
Rp0,2 (MPa) min Rm (MPa) A5 (%) min Rp0,2 (MPa) min Rm (MPa) A5 (%) min Rp0,2 (MPa) min Rm (MPa) A5 (%) min
5≤d≤10 570 740÷980 5 - - - 595 850÷1000 8
10<d≤16 470 690÷930 6 - - - 560 800÷950 9
16<d≤40 400 640÷880 7   650÷800 13 490 700÷850 10
40<d≤63 380 610÷850 8 410 630÷780 14 490 700÷850 11
63<d≤100 340 580÷820 8 400 630÷780 14 455 650÷850 11
*This values are valid also for Cold Drawn - Quenched + Tempered Condition (+C +QT).
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 950÷1200
Normalizing 850÷880
Soft annealing  650÷700
Quenching in oil or water 840÷870
Tempering 540÷680
Published: 01 January 2025 | Last Updated: 08 June 2026
Published: 01 January 2025 | Last Updated: 08 June 2026
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