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Characteristics of GS-45

Characteristics of GS-45

GS-45 refers to a grade of cast steel material. The general characteristics of this class of materials are:

  1. Chemical Composition : The typical chemical composition of GS-45 usually includes 0.25-0.35% carbon, 0.60-0.90% manganese, 0.60-0.90% silicon, and other alloyed elements, as well as small amounts of sulfur and phosphorus. This composition determines the mechanical properties of the material.
  2. Strength Properties : GS-45 generally has a certain tensile strength and yield strength. These values ​​may vary depending on the structural and mechanical properties of the material.
  3. Casting Properties : GS-45 is a material suitable for casting. It has good flow and filling properties during casting.
  4. Machinability : Since GS-45 is a cast steel material, its processing usually includes post-casting operations. It can be shaped by heat treatments or mechanical processes.
  5. Applications : GS-45 is commonly used in machine parts, structural parts, machine bodies, valves, pump bodies and many other industrial applications. It is preferred in the production of parts requiring medium strength.

Cast steel grades such as GS-45 are often used in certain industrial applications considering their structural and mechanical properties as well as their suitability for the casting process. These features should be evaluated depending on the requirements and application conditions of a particular project.

Standards / definitions

EN 10293 (EU) GE 240

DIN 1681 (DE) GS-45

WERKSTOFFNUMMER (DE) 1.0446

LOWER GS45, GS45



Mechanical properties
Tensile strength σ B 450-560 [N/mm2]

Permanent extension limit σ bB 230 [N/mm2]

Elongation A. 22 [%]

Brinell hardness 30 YTL 135-175 [Kg/mm2]

Notch impact strength at 20 °C. Hunting 27 [Joule]



Chemical Composition
Carbon C. 0.22 [%]

Silicon Si 0.30 [%]

Manganese Mn 0.60 [%]

Iron Fe Remainder