EUROPEAN STANDARD CR 10260

NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 1998
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS

Descriptors:

English version

Designation systems for steel — Additional symbols

Systèmes de désignation des aciers — Symboles Bezeichnungssysteme für Stähle —

additionnels Zusatzsymbole

This CEN Report was approved by CEN on 6 November 1997. It has been
drawn up by the Technical Committee ECISS/TC 7.
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Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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Foreword According to the ECISS Internal Regulations a

CEN Report may or may not be implemented at the
This CEN Report was prepared by the ECISS discretion of ECISS members by:
Technical Committee 7 (ECISS/TC7) “Conventional a) using the CEN Report directly, or
designation of steel”, the secretariat of which is the
b) using the authorised text as a basis for a
Ente Italiano di Unificazione Siderurgica
national standard or other similar document
(UNSIDER).
dealing with the subject.
The purpose of this CEN Report is to complement
EN 10027-1 and EN 10027-2 thereby providing Contents
guidance, based on the evolution of EURONORMS
and European Standards to date, to the Technical Page
Committees of the European Committee of Iron and Foreword 2
Steel Standardisation (ECISS) and national
standards bodies responsible for establishing 1 Scope 3
designations for steel. To this end it contains 2 Normative references 3
additional symbols for use in conjunction with the 3 Definitions 3
principal symbols for steel names set out in 4 Allocation of additional symbols 3
EN 10027-1 and certain additional symbols for use
with steel numbers to EN 10027-2. 5 Consultation 3
This CEN Report was originally published as an 6 Additional symbols 3
ECISS Information Circular ECISS IC 10:1992. 6.1 Steel names 3
This revised CEN Report is a result of comments 6.2 Steel numbers 3
made by ECISS Members and ECISS technical
6.3 Steels designated according to their
committees on their experience gained during the
application and mechanical or
implementation of the designation system for steels
physical properties 4
in European Standards already adopted and those
in preparation up to October 1996. 6.4 Steels designated according to their
chemical composition 16
The major changes made include:
Table 1 — Symbols indicating specified
a) addition of the symbol A = precipitation
requirements 20
hardening to Group 1 of 6.3 a) 1);
Table 2 — Symbols indicating type of coating 20
b) addition of the symbol C = suitability for cold
drawing to Group 2 of 6.3 a) 4); Table 3 — Symbols indicating treatment
condition 21
c) deletion of the symbols +C = coarse grain and
+F = fine grain\from Table 1;
d) addition of the following symbols in Table 3:
+AR = as rolled (without any special rolling
and/or heat treatment conditions);
+DC = delivery condition at manufacturer’s
discretion;
+FP = treated to ferrite-pearlite structure
and hardness range;
+I = isothermically treated;
+P = precipitation hardened;
+RA = recrystallisation annealed;
+TH = treated to hardness range;
+WW = warm worked;

e) the option to add additional symbols to steel

numbers indicating “specified requirements”,
“type of coating” and “treatment condition” as set
out in Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3 respectively

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1 Scope 5 Consultation
This CEN Report is a supplement to EN 10027-1 Where there are difficulties or disputes in
and EN 10027-2. establishing additional symbols, ECISS/TC7 shall
It sets out additional symbols which may be consulted and shall advise.
supplement the principal symbols of steel names as
defined in EN 10027-1 and certain additional 6 Additional symbols
symbols which may supplement steel numbers as 6.1 Steel names
defined in EN 10027-2 thus providing a complete
Steel names assigned in accordance with
abbreviated identification of a steel or steel product.
EN 10027-1 may have additional symbols added in
accordance with 6.3 and 6.4
2 Normative references
Additional symbols are divided into two groups,
This CEN Report incorporates by dated or undated i.e. group 1 and group 2 (see 6.3 and 6.4). Symbols of
reference provisions from other publications. These group 2 shall only be used in conjunction and follow
normative references are cited at the appropriate symbols of group 1.
places in the text and the publications are listed as
follows. For dated references, subsequent Further additional symbols may follow to additional
amendments to or revisions of any of these symbols of group 1 and group 2 and shall be selected
publications apply to this CEN Report only when in accordance with 6.3 and 6.4 from Table 1, Table 2
incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For and Table 3. These symbols shall be separated from
undated references the latest edition of the preceding symbols by the plus sign (+).
publication referred to applies. For the convenience of the user details of the
EN 10020, Definition and classification of grades of principal symbols of steel names in accordance with
steel. EN 10027-1 are included, but in condensed form.
For the exact complete requirements for principal
EN 10027, Designation systems for steel. symbols reference shall be made to EN 10027-1.
EN 10027-1, Steel names; principal symbols.
6.2 Steel numbers
EN 10027-2, Steel numbers.
Steel numbers allocated in accordance with
EN 10079, Definition of steel products. EN 10027-2 may have additional symbols added
which shall be selected from Table 1, Table 2 and
3 Definitions Table 3. These symbols shall be separated from the
For the purpose of this CEN Report the definitions steel number by the plus sign(+).
in EN 10020 and EN 10079 apply.

4 Allocation of additional symbols

Additional symbols shall be assigned by the
technical committee concerned.
The application of additional symbols not in Table 1,
Table 2 or Table 3 and which are considered
necessary for the designation of steel shall be
notified to ECISS/TC7.

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6.3 Steels designated according to their application and mechanical or

physical properties
6.3 a) 1)1 Structural steels

Principal symbols Additional symbols

Letter Mechanical For steel For
property 3 4 steel
Group 1 Group 2
products
G = cast steel nnn = min yield Impact property Test C = Special cold forming Table 1,
(where strength Energy Joules (J) temp D = Hot dip coating Table 2,
necessary) E = Enamelling Table 3
(Re) N/mm2 for 27J 40J 60J °C F = Forging
S = structural the smallest JR KR LR 20 H = Hollow sections
steel
thickness range J0 K0 L0 0 L = Low temperature
J2 K2 L2 – 20 M = Thermomechanically rolled
J3 K3 L3 – 30 N = Normalised or normalised rolled
J4 K4 L4 – 40 O = Offshore
J5 K5 L5 – 50 P = Sheet piling
J6 K6 L6 – 60 Q = Quenched and tempered
A = Precipitation S = Ship building
hardening T = Tubes
M = Thermomechanically W = Weather resistant
rolled an = Chemical symbol of specified
N = Normalised or additional elements, e.g. Cu,
normalised rolled together, where necessary,
Q = Quenched and with a single digit
tempered representing 10 x the average
G = Other characteristics (rounded to 0.1 % ) of that
followed, where specified range of the content
necessary by 1 of that element
or 2 digits
1 6.3 a) 1) corresponds to 7.2 a) in EN 10027-1
2 n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
3 Symbols A, M, N and Q in group 1 apply to fine grain steels
4 Symbols of group 2, other than chemical symbols, may be suffixed by one or two digits in order to distinguish between qualities
in accordance with the relevant product standard

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6.3 a) 1) continued
Examples of steel names for structural steels
Standard Former steel name1 Steel name according to EN 10027-1 & CR 10260
EN 10025 Fe 310-0 S185
Fe 510 B S355JR
Fe 510 C S355J0
Fe 510 D1 S355J2G3
Fe 510 D2 S355J2G4
Fe 510 DD1 S355K2G3
Fe 510 DD2 KQ S355K2G4C
EN 10113-2 Fe E 355 KG N S355N
Fe E 355 KT N S355NL
EN 10149-2 Fe E 355-TM S355MC
EN 10149-3 Fe E 355-TD S355NC
EN 10137-2 Fe E 460 V S460Q
EN 10147 Fe E 350 G S350GD
Fe E 350 G Z100 S350GD+Z100
EN 10155 Fe 360 C KI S235J0W
Fe 360 D K1 S235J2W
Fe 510 C1 KI S355J0WP
Fe 510 D1 KI S355J2WP
Fe 510 C2 KI S355J0W
Fe 510 D2 KI S355J2G1W
Fe 510 DD2 KI S355K2G2W
1
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6.3 Steels designated according to their application and mechanical

or physical properties
6.3 a) 2)1 Steels for pressure purposes

Principal symbols Additional symbols

Letter Mechanical For steel For steel
property products
Group 13 Group 24
G = cast steel nnn = min yield M = Thermomechanically rolled H = High temperature Table 1,
(where necessary) strength N = Normalised or normalised L = Low temperature Table 2,
P = steels for (Re) N/mm2 for rolled R = Room temperature Table 3
pressure purposes the smallest Q = Quenched and tempered X = High and low
thickness range B = Gas bottles temperature
S = Simple pressure vessels
T = Tubes
G = Other characteristics
followed, where necessary,
by 1 or 2 digits
1
6.3 a) 2) corresponds to 7.2 a) in EN 10027-1
2
n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
3 Symbols M, N and Q in group 1 apply to fine grain steels
4 Symbols of group 2, other than chemical symbols, may be suffixed by one or two digits in order to
distinguish between qualities in accordance with the relevant product standard
Examples of steel names
Standard Former steel name5 Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
EN 10120 Fe E 265 KR P265NB
EN 10028-2 — P265GH
EN 10028-3 — P355NH
5
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6.3 Steels designated according to their application and mechanical orphysical properties
Steels for line pipe
6.3 a) 3)1

Principal symbols Additional symbols

Letter Mechanical For steel For steel
property Group 2 products
Group 13
L = steels for nnn = min yield M = Thermomechanically rolled a = class requirement Table 1,
line pipe strength N = Normalised or normalised followed, where Table 2,
(Re) N/mm2 for rolled necessary, by one digit Table 3
the smallest Q = Quenched and tempered
thickness range G = Other characteristics
followed, where necessary
by 1 or 2 digits
1 6.3 a) 3) corresponds to 7.2 a) in EN 10027-1
2 n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
3
Symbols M, N and Q in group 1 apply to fine grain steels
Examples of steel names
Standard Former steel name4 Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
EN 10208-2 360 L360NB
360 QT L360QB
360 TM L360MB
4
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6.3 Steels designated according to their application and mechanical or

physical properties
6.3 a) 4)1 Engineering steels

Principal symbols Additional symbols

Letter Mechanical For steel For steel
property Group 1 Group 2 products

E = engineering nnn = min yield G = other characteristics C = suitability for cold Table 3
steels3 strength followed, where necessary drawing
(Re) N/mm2 for by 1 or 2 digits
the smallest
thickness range
1 6.3 a) 4) corresponds to 7.2 a) in EN 10027-1
2 n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
3 with no specified requirements for ductility or weldability
Examples of steel names
Standard Former steel name4 Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
EN 10025 Fe 490-2 E295
Fe 490-2 KZ E295GC
Fe 590-2 E335
Fe 690-2 E360
4 Former steel names are generally according to EU 27:74

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6.3 Steels designated according to their application and mechanical or physical properties
6.3 b)1 Steels for reinforcing concrete

Principal symbols Additional symbols

For steel For steel
Letter Mechanical property products
Group 1 Group 2
B = steels for nnn = characteristic a = ductility class followed, Table 3
reinforcing yield strength where necessary, by 1
concrete (Re) N/mm2 for the or 2 digits
smallest thickness
range
1 6.3 b) corresponds to 7.2 a) in EN 10027-1
2 n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
Examples of steel names
Standard Former steel name Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
ENV 10080 — B500A
— B500B

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6.3 Steels designated according to their application and mechanical or

physical properties
6.3 c)1 Steels for prestressing concrete

Principal symbols Additional symbols

Letter Mechanical property For steel For steel
products
Group 13 Group 2
Y = steels for nnnn = 4nominal C = cold drawn wire Table 3
prestressing tensile strength H = hot formed or processed bars
concrete Q = Quenched and tempered wire
(Rm) N/mm2
S = strand
G = other characteristics followed,
where necessary by 1 or 2
digits
1
6.3 c) corresponds to 7.2 c) in EN10027-1
2 n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
3 Symbols of group 1 may be suffixed by one or two digits in order to distinguish between qualities in
accordance with the relevant product standard
4 where tensile strength is specified by 3 digits the first digit shall be zero

Examples of steel names

Standard Former steel name5 Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
pr EN 10138-2 Fe 1770 Y1770C
5
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6.3 Steels designated according to their application and mechanical or physical properties
6.3 d)1 Steels for or in the form of rails

Principal symbols Additional symbols

Letter Mechanical For steel For steel
property Group 1 Group 2 products

R = steel for nnnn = 3 Mn = high manganese content Q = quenched and tempered

or in the minimum Cr = chromium alloyed
form of rails tensile an = chemical symbol of specified
strength additional elements, e.g. Cu,
together, where necessary,
(Rm) N/mm2
with a single digit
representing 10 x the average
(rounded to 0.1 %) of that
specified range of the content
of that element
G = other characteristics followed
where necessary, by 1 or 2
digits
1 6.3 d) corresponds to 7.2 d) in EN 10027-1
2
n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
3 where tensile strength is specified by 3 digits the first digit shall be zero

Examples of steel names

Former steel
Standard Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
name
ISO 5003 3A R0900
3B R0900Mn

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6.3 Steels designated according to their application and mechanical or

physical properties
6.3 e)1 Cold rolled flat products of high strength steels for cold forming

Principle symbols Additional symbols

Letter Mechanical For steel For steel
property products
Group 13 Group 23
H = cold nnn = min yield M = thermomechanically rolled and D = for hot dip coating Table 2
rolled flat strength cold rolled
products (Re) N/mm2 B = bake hardened
of high P = with phosphorus
strength Tnnn = min tensile X = dual phase
for cold strength Y = interstitial free steel
forming (Rm) N/mm2 G = other characteristics followed,
where necessary, by 1 or 2
digits
1
6.3 e) corresponds to 7.2 e) in EN10027-1
2
n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
3
symbols of group 1 and 2, may be suffixed by one or two digits in order to distinguish between qualities
in accordance with the relevant product standard
Examples of steel names
Standard Former steel name4 Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
pr EN 10268 Fe E 400 HF H400M
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physical properties
6.3 f)1 Flat products for cold forming [except those in 7.2 e)]

Principal symbols Additional symbols

Letter Mechanical For steel For steel
property products
Group 13 Group 2
D = flat Cnn = cold rolled D = for hot dip coating Table 2,
products for followed by 2 EK = for conventional enamelling Table 3
cold forming digits ED = for direct enamelling
H = for hollow sections
Dnn = hot rolled T = for tubes
for direct cold an = chemical symbol of special additional
forming followed element, e.g. Cu, together, where
by 2 digits necessary, with a single digit
representing 10 x the average (rounded
Xnn = product to 0.1 %) of that specified range of the
where rolled content of that element
condition not G = other characteristics followed, where
specified followed necessary, by 1 or 2 digits
by 2 digits
1
6.3 f) corresponds to 7.2 f) in EN 10027-1
2 n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
3 symbols of group 1, other than chemical symbols, may be suffixed by one or two digits in order to
distinguish between qualities in accordance with the relevant product standard
Examples of steel names
Standard Former steel name4 Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
EN 10152 Fe P03 ZE DC03+ZE
EN 10130 Fe P04 DC04
EN 10209 Fe K4 DC04EK
EN 10142 Fe P02 G DX51D+Z
4
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6.3 Steels designated according to their application and mechanical or physical

properties Tin mill products (steel products for packaging)
6.3 g)1

Principal symbols Additional symbols

Letter Mechanical property For steel For steel
Group 1 Group 2 products

T = tin mill Hnn = specified average Table 2, Table 3

products (steel Rockwell hardness Note. No symbol
products for HR30Tm for single is assigned to
packaging) reduced product blackplate
nnn = nominal yield
strength (Re) N/mm2 for
double reduced product
1 6.3 g) corresponds to 7.2 g) in EN 10027-1
2
n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
Examples of steel names
Standard Former steel name3 Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
EN 10205 T 52 TH52
DR 660 T660
EN 10202 T 52 TH52+CE
DR 660 T660+CE
EN 10203 T 52 TH52+SE
DR 660 T660+SE
3
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6.3 Steels designated according to their application and mechanical or

physical properties
6.3 h)1 Electrical steels

Principal symbols Additional symbols

Letter Property Type of product
M = electrical nnnn = max specified For magnetic induction at 50 Hz of 1.5
steel loss in W/kg x 100 Tesla:
nn = 100 x nominal A = non-oriented
thickness in mm D = non-alloy semi-finished (not finally
annealed)
A hyphen shall
E = alloy semi-finished (not finally
separate the two
annealed)
properties
N = normal grain oriented
For magnetic induction at 50 Hz of 1.7
Tesla:
S = reduced loss grain-oriented
P = high permeability grain oriented
1 6.3 h) corresponds to 7.2 h) in EN 10027-1
2 n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
Examples of steel names
Standard Former steel name3 Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
EN 10106 Fe V 400-50 HA M400-500A
EN 10107 Fe M 140-30 S M140-30S
EN 10126 Fe V 660-50 HD M660-50D
EN 10165 Fe V 390-50 HE M390-50E
3
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6.4 Steels designated according to chemical composition

Non-alloy steels (except free cutting steels) with an average manganese
6.4.11
contents < 1 %

Principal symbols Additional symbols

Letter Carbon content 3 For steel For steel
Group 1 4, 5
Group 2 products
G = cast steel nnn = 100 x E = with specified max an = chemical symbol of Table 3
(where specified sulphur content special additional
necessary) average carbon R = with specified element(s), eg Cu,
C = carbon content. Where sulphur content together, where
the carbon range necessary, with a single
content is not D = for wire drawing digit representing 10 x
specified by a C = for cold forming, the average
range, a eg cold heading, cold (rounded to 0.1 %) of
suitable extrusion that specified range of
representative S = for springs the content of that
value shall be U = for tools element
selected W = for welding rod
G = other characteristics
followed where
necessary by, 1 or 2
digits
1 6.4.1 corresponds to 7.3.1 in EN 10027-1
2 n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
3 to distinguish between two similar steel grades, the number indicating carbon content may be increased
by 1.
4 symbols of group 1, other than E and R, may be suffixed by one or two digits in order to distinguish
between qualities in accordance with the relevant product standard
5
the symbols E and R of group 1 may be followed by 1 digit representing 100 x the maximum or average
sulphur content rounded to the nearest 0.1 %
Examples of steel names
Standard Former steel name3 Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
EN 10083-1 2C35 C35E
3C35 C35R
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6.4 Steels designated according to chemical composition

Non-alloy steels with an average manganese content $ 1 %, non-alloy free-cutting
steels and alloy steels (except high speed steels) where the content, by weight,
6.4.21 of every average alloying element is < 5 %

Principal symbols Additional symbols

For steel For steel
Letter Carbon content3 Alloying elements products
Group 1 Group 2
G = cast nnn = 100 x a = chemical symbol indicating Table 1,
steel specified average alloying elements that Table 3
(where carbon content. characterise the steel
necessary) Where the carbon followed by:
content is not
specified by a n-n = numbers, separated by
range, a suitable hyphens, representing
representative respectively the average
value shall be percentage content of the
selected elements multiplied by the
following factors
Element Factor
Cr, Co, Mn, Ni, Si, W 4
Al, Be, Cu, Mo, Nb, 10
Pb, Ta, Ti, V, Zr
Ce, N, P, S 100
B 1 000
1
6.4.2 corresponds to 7.3.2 in EN 10027-1
2 n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
3 to distinguish between two similar steel grades, the number indicating carbon content may be
increased by 1
Examples of steel names
Standard Former steel name4 Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5 13CrMo4-5
EN 10083-1 28Mn6 28Mn6
prEN 10087 11SMnPb30 11SMnPb30
4
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6.4 Steels designated according to chemical composition

Alloy steels (except high speed steels) where the content by weight of at least
6.4.31 one alloying average element is $ 5 %

Principal symbols Additional symbols

Letter Carbon content3 Alloying elements For steel For steel
Group 1 Group 2 products

G = cast steel nnn = 100 x specified a = chemical symbols Table 1,

(where average carbon indicating alloying Table 3
necessary) content. Where the elements that
carbon content is characterise the steel
X = the content
not specified by a followed by:
of at least
range, a suitable
one alloying n-n = numbers, separated
average representative
value shall be by hyphens
element
selected representing
$5%
respectively the
average percentage
content of the
elements rounded to
the nearest integer.
1
6.4.3 corresponds to 7.3.3 in EN 10027-1
2
n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
3 to distinguish between two similar steel grades, the number indicating carbon content may be
increased by 1
Examples of steel names
Standard Former steel name4 Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 X5CrNi18-10
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6.4 Steels designated according to chemical composition

1
6.4.4 High speed steels

Principal symbols Additional symbols

For steel For steel
Letter Alloy element content products
Group 1 Group 2
HS = high n-n = numbers, separated by hyphens, Table 3
speed indicating percentage content of
steel alloy elements in the following
order:
— tungsten (W)
— molybdenum (Mo)
— vanadium (V)
— cobalt (Co)
16.4.4 corresponds to 7.3.4 in EN 10027-1
2n = numerical characters, a = alpha characters, an = alphanumeric characters
Examples of steel names
Standard Former steel name3 Steel name according to EN 10027-1 and CR 10260
pr EN ISO 4957 HS2-9-1-8 HS2-9-1-8
3
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Table 1 — Symbols indicating special requirements

Symbol Meaning
+H hardenability
+Z15 through thickness property; minimum reduction of area = 15 %
+Z25 through thickness property; minimum reduction of area = 25 %
+Z35 through thickness property; minimum reduction of area = 35 %
NOTE Symbols are separated from preceding symbols by the plus sign (+). See 6.1 and 6.2. These symbols indicate special
requirements which are normally characteristics of steel. However for practical reasons they are dealt with as symbols for steel
products.

Table 2 — Symbols indicating type of coating

Symbol Meaning
+A hot dip aluminium coating
+AR aluminium clad
+AS aluminium silicon alloy coating
+AZ aluminium zinc alloy (> 50 % Al) coating
+CE electrolytic chromium/chromium oxide coating (ECCS)
+CU copper coating
+IC inorganic coating
+OC organic coating
+S hot dip tin coating
+SE electrolytic tin coating
+T hot dip lead tin alloy (terne) coating
+TE electrolytic lead tin alloy (terne) coating
+Z hot dip zinc (galvanised) coating
+ZA hot dip zinc aluminium (> 50 % Zn) coating
+ZE electrolytic zinc coating
+ZF hot dip zinc iron (galvannealed) coating
+ZN electrolytic zinc nickel alloy coating
NOTE Symbols are separated from preceding symbols by the plus sign (+). See 6.1 and 6.2. To avoid confusion with other symbols
the letter S may be used to prefix these symbols, e.g. +SA.

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Table 3 — Symbols indicating treatment condition

Symbol Meaning
+A soft annealed
+AC annealed to achieve spheriodised carbides
+AR as rolled (without any special rolling and/or heat treatment conditions)
+AT solution annealed
+C cold work hardened
+Cnnn cold work hardened with a minimum tensile strength of nnn N/mm2
+CR cold rolled
+DC delivery condition at manufacturer’s discretion
+FP treated to ferritic-pearlite structure and hardness range
+HC hot rolled followed by cold hardening
+I isothermically treated
+LC skin passed (temper rolled or cold drawn)
+M thermomechanically formed
+N normalised or normalised formed
+NT normalised and tempered
+P precipitation hardened
+Q quenched
+QA air quenched
+QO oil quenched
+QT quenched and tempered
+QW water quenched
+RA recrystallisation annealed
+S treated for cold shearing
+T tempered
+TH treatment to hardness range
+U untreated
+WW warm worked
NOTE Symbols are separated from preceded symbols by the plus sign (+). See 6.1 and 6.2. To avoid confusion with other
symbols the letter T may be used to prefix these symbols, eg +TA.

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