Related Material — 69.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 (EN 10028-2:2017) and EN 10028-3 P460NL1 (EN 10028-3:2017) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 is typically used for flat products for pressure purposes, while EN 10028-3 P460NL1 is commonly used for flat products for pressure equipment.
EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10028-3 P460NL1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 vs EN 10028-3 P460NL1 is a 61% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 85.7%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.2%.
Frequently Compared With EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4:
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 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4
EN 10028-3 P460NL1
Tensile Strength
610-780 MPa
570-730 MPa
Yield Strength
>=460 MPa
>=460 MPa
Elongation
>=16%
>=16%
Condition
Usual delivery condition normalized and tempered (+NT), nominal thickness up to 40 mm; transverse direction, Yield Strength is ReH, Elongation is A
Normalized, nominal thickness up to 16 mm
Typical Applications
EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4
Flat products for pressure purposes
EN 10028-3 P460NL1
Flat products for pressure equipment
Key Differences
EN 10028-3 P460NL1 specifies Ti, V which are not specified for EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4.
Can EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 Be Substituted With EN 10028-3 P460NL1?
EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 and EN 10028-3 P460NL1 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 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 and EN 10028-3 P460NL1?
EN 10028-3 P460NL1 specifies Ti, V which are not specified for EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4.
Can EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 be substituted with EN 10028-3 P460NL1?
EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 and EN 10028-3 P460NL1 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.