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DIN / EN · Europe · 2 grades

# C53E

The designation C53E is carried by 2 different grades. Compare them on the elements that actually differ, then open the one your print means.

- *Matching grades* **2**
- [*Category* **Steels for surface hardening · 13 grades**](/categories/steels-for-surface-hardening "Category: Steels for surface hardening · 13 grades")

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## Which of the 2 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.

| Grade | Material no. | Category | Designations | Si% | P% | Mn% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [G10500](/materials/uns/g10500 "G10500") | [1.1210](/materials/material-no/1.1210 "1.1210") 1.1 | [Steels for surface hardening](/categories/steels-for-surface-hardening "Steels for surface hardening") | 12 | ≤0,40 | 0,035 | 0,60-0,90 |
| [G10500](/materials/uns/g10500 "G10500") | [1.1213](/materials/material-no/1.1213 "1.1213") 1.1 | [Steels for surface hardening](/categories/steels-for-surface-hardening "Steels for surface hardening") | 20 | 0,15-0,35 | 0,025 | 0,40-0,70 |

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