The standard was adopted nationally by all CEN member countries, meaning you will also encounter it as national versions like BS EN 10020 (British Standard), DIN EN 10020 (German standard), NF EN 10020 (French standard), and UNI EN 10020 (Italian standard). These versions are technically identical to the original EN 10020. For instance, the German version DIN EN 10020:2000-07 was published in July 2000 and the French version NF EN 10020 was published in September 2000.
High-performance steels, including stainless, high-speed, and tool steels. How to Access the EN 10020 PDF
Here are some of the key EN 10020 steels: en 10020 pdf
Engineers use EN 10020 to map European steel designations against equivalent standards, such as ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) or JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards).
This standard defines the term "steel" and establishes a system for classifying steel grades into: Non-alloy steels Stainless steels Other alloy steels 2. Definition of "Steel" The standard was adopted nationally by all CEN
, it replaced older versions from the late 80s and early 90s to better align with international harmonized systems. Core Classifications
Steels with superior purity, high toughness, or specific chemical, physical, or technical properties. Definition of "Steel" , it replaced older versions
According to EN 10020, non-alloy steel is defined by having a low content of alloying elements, below specified limits. For instance, the content of elements such as manganese, silicon, or nickel must be below specific percentage thresholds. 2. Stainless Steels
is a European standard that provides a basic definition of steel and establishes a clear classification system for steel grades based primarily on their chemical composition .