Q690 Steel, Q690C Q690D Q690E Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties vs SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition

Ratings Comparison

Strength

Q690 Steel, Q690C Q690D Q690E Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties 5/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 8/10

Corrosion Resistance

Q690 Steel, Q690C Q690D Q690E Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties 3/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 3/10

Lightweight

Q690 Steel, Q690C Q690D Q690E Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties 5/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 5/10

Machinability

Q690 Steel, Q690C Q690D Q690E Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties 6/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 5/10

Cost Efficiency

Q690 Steel, Q690C Q690D Q690E Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties 9/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 9/10

Temperature Resistance

Q690 Steel, Q690C Q690D Q690E Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties 7/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 7/10

Properties Comparison

Property Q690 Steel, Q690C Q690D Q690E Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
Metal Base Steel Steel
Tensile Strength 1025.0 MPa
Yield Strength 650.0 MPa
Elongation 18.2 %
Hardness (Brinell) 285.0 HB
Elastic Modulus
Density
Melting Point
Thermal Conductivity
Weldable
Heat Treatable
Magnetic