DIN EN 10213/2-1996 is a standard defining the steel grades and properties for room temperature and high temperature applications. This standard specifies no maximum temperature, but it is assumed that the steel is unsuitable for temperatures greater than 650 degrees Celsius.
Steel grades are specified by type, chemical composition and mechanical properties. The types of steel covered by this standard are martensitic, ferritic and austenitic steels. Chemical composition is specified by steel type, number and grade. The mechanical properties are specified by type, maximum tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, hardness and toughness.
The steel grades listed in DIN EN 10213/2-1996 can be divided into three categories: alloy steels, structural steels and tool steels. Alloy steels are general-purpose steels and are used for applications where corrosion resistance and strength are required. Structural steels are those steels used for structural components such as beams and columns. Tool steels are used for cutting and shaping tools.
The additional requirements specified by this standard include welding-freedom of the steel, requirements concerning annealing, heat treatments and other special requirements. The standard also specifies the packaging, labelling and delivery requirements of the steel.
When ordering steel according to this standard, a steel grade must be specified, along with other requirements such as surface condition and delivery conditions. The customer must also supply a drawing of the component to the manufacturer, so that the manufacturer can properly produce the component to the customers requirements.
DIN EN 10213/2-1996 has been in effect since 1996 and is applicable to steel requested by the customer by type, grade and number, for use in steel structures in the construction, automotive and transportation industries, and for special purposes in general engineering. DIN EN 10213/2-1996 is a key standard for the European steel industry and is accepted worldwide in many countries.
The standard provides a framework for suppliers and customers to ensure that the steel supplied meets the customer’s requirements, is of high quality, and is suitable for the intended application. Compliance with the standard is monitored through certification by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN).
