Related Material — 68.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 (EN 10028-2:2017) and ASTM A387/A387M Grade 21 (ASTM A387/A387M:2011) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 is typically used for flat products for pressure purposes, while ASTM A387/A387M Grade 21 is commonly used for welded boilers and pressure vessels for elevated temperature service.
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while ASTM A387/A387M Grade 21 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 vs ASTM A387/A387M Grade 21 is a 77.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 49.6%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 68.4%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 21
Tensile Strength
480-630 MPa
415-585 MPa
Yield Strength
>=310 MPa
>=205 MPa
Elongation
>=18%
>=18%
Condition
Usual delivery condition normalized and tempered (+NT), nominal thickness up to 16 mm; transverse direction, Yield Strength is ReH, Elongation is A
Class 1 plates, no thickness ranges printed; elongation in 50 mm gauge length
Typical Applications
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Flat products for pressure purposes
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 21
Welded boilers and pressure vessels for elevated temperature service
Key Differences
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for ASTM A387/A387M Grade 21.
Can EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 Be Substituted With ASTM A387/A387M Grade 21?
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 and ASTM A387/A387M Grade 21 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 and ASTM A387/A387M Grade 21?
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for ASTM A387/A387M Grade 21.
Can EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 be substituted with ASTM A387/A387M Grade 21?
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 and ASTM A387/A387M Grade 21 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.