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AFNOR · France · 5 grades

40M5

The designation 40M5 is carried by 5 different grades. Compare them on the elements that actually differ, then open the one your print means.

Which of the 5 do you want?

This name is carried by several grades. The elements shown are the ones whose values actually differ across the set — the ones that decide the question. Values are the source text verbatim; an em dash means no value on file for that element on that grade, not zero.

GradeMaterial no.CategoryDesignationsC%Si%Mn%S%P%
1.11571.11571.1Quenched and tempered steels150,36-0,440,25-0,500,80-1,100,0350,035
G28Mn61.11651.1Quenched and tempered steels560,25-0,32≤0,601,20-1,800,030,035
1.11671.11671.1Quenched and tempered steels820,32-0,40≤0,401,20-1,500,0350,035
36Mn71.50691.5High-strength steels12~0,35~0,50~1,600,0250,025
42MnV71.52231.5Quenched and tempered steels90,38-0,450,15-0,351,60-1,900,0350,035

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