22MnCr5
1.7147Manganese-chromium case hardening steel with Mn+Cr for good hardenability. Part of the 20MnCr5 family (EN 10084). Surface hardness 60-62 HRC after carburizing + hardening. Good core toughness. Used for transmission gears, pinions, camshafts, piston pins, and small-to-medium sized carburized components.
International equivalents
| Flag | Standard | Country | Grade | Number | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇺 | EN | Europe | 22MnCr5 / 1.7147 | 1.7147 | 100% |
Sources: EN 10084
Chemical composition comparison (wt%)
Side-by-side: 22MnCr5 (EN 10084) vs 22MnCr5 / 1.7147 (EN) (EN 10084)
| Element | 22MnCr5 (EN 10084) | 22MnCr5 / 1.7147 (EN) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | — | 0.17–0.23% | — |
| Si | — | 0–0.4% | — |
Mechanical properties
Compatibility verdict
22MnCr5 and 22MnCr5 / 1.7147: 100% composition match
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