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EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 vs GB/T 1591 Q460ME

Related Material — 58.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 (EN 10028-2:2017) and GB/T 1591 Q460ME (GB/T 1591:2018) are both steel grades. EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 is classified under Alloy Steel, while GB/T 1591 Q460ME is classified under Structural Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 is typically used for flat products for pressure purposes, while GB/T 1591 Q460ME is commonly used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections). EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while GB/T 1591 Q460ME is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 vs GB/T 1591 Q460ME is a 63.9% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 48.6%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 58.8%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
63.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
48.6%
OVERALL
58.8%
Specifications
Property EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 GB/T 1591 Q460ME
Standard EN 10028-2:2017 GB/T 1591:2018
Category Alloy Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.17 <=0.16
Si (%) 0.25-0.50 <=0.60
Mn (%) 0.80-1.20 <=1.70
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.010 <=0.020
Al (%) >=0.015 >=0.015
N (%) <=0.020 <=0.025
Cr (%) <=0.30 <=0.30
Cu (%) 0.50-0.80 <=0.40
Mo (%) 0.25-0.50 <=0.20
Nb (%) 0.015-0.045 0.01-0.05
Ni (%) 1.00-1.30 <=0.80
V (%) Not specified 0.01-0.12
Ti (%) Not specified 0.006-0.05
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 GB/T 1591 Q460ME
Tensile Strength 610-780 MPa 540-720 MPa
Yield Strength >=460 MPa >=460 MPa
Elongation >=16% >=17%
Condition Usual delivery condition normalized and tempered (+NT), nominal thickness up to 40 mm; transverse direction, Yield Strength is ReH, Elongation is A Thermomechanical processed (TMCP), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm (tensile strength: up to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4
Flat products for pressure purposes
GB/T 1591 Q460ME
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
Key Differences
Can EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 Be Substituted With GB/T 1591 Q460ME?
EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 and GB/T 1591 Q460ME 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 and GB/T 1591 Q460ME?
Different category: EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 is Alloy Steel, GB/T 1591 Q460ME is Structural Steel. GB/T 1591 Q460ME specifies V, Ti which are not specified for EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4.
Can EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 be substituted with GB/T 1591 Q460ME?
EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 and GB/T 1591 Q460ME 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.