Close Alternative — 71.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10028-2 16Mo3 (EN 10028-2:2017) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10028-2 16Mo3 is typically used for flat products for pressure purposes, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
EN 10028-2 16Mo3 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10028-2 16Mo3 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H is a 90.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 71.5%.
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 16Mo3
IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H
Tensile Strength
440-590 MPa
440-590 MPa
Yield Strength
>=275 MPa
>=260 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
>=22%
>=24%
Condition
Usual delivery condition normalized (+N), nominal thickness up to 16 mm; transverse direction, Yield Strength is ReH, Elongation is A
Seamless pipes, steel plates, N, N+T, thickness over 3 to 16 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
EN 10028-2 16Mo3
Flat products for pressure purposes
IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
EN 10028-2 16Mo3 specifies N which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H specifies Al (metallic) which is not specified for EN 10028-2 16Mo3.
Can EN 10028-2 16Mo3 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H?
EN 10028-2 16Mo3 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between EN 10028-2 16Mo3 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H?
EN 10028-2 16Mo3 specifies N which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H. IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H specifies Al (metallic) which is not specified for EN 10028-2 16Mo3.
Can EN 10028-2 16Mo3 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H?
EN 10028-2 16Mo3 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 16Mo3H are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.