Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10028-3 P355N (EN 10028-3:2017) and ASTM A537/A537M Class 1 (ASTM A537/A537M:2013) are both steel grades.
EN 10028-3 P355N is classified under Alloy Steel, while ASTM A537/A537M Class 1 is classified under Carbon Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
EN 10028-3 P355N is typically used for flat products for pressure equipment, while ASTM A537/A537M Class 1 is commonly used for fusion welded pressure vessels and structures.
EN 10028-3 P355N is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while ASTM A537/A537M Class 1 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, EN 10028-3 P355N vs ASTM A537/A537M Class 1 is a 73.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 63.2%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10028-3 P355N
ASTM A537/A537M Class 1
Tensile Strength
490-630 MPa
485-620 MPa
Yield Strength
>=355 MPa
>=345 MPa
Elongation
>=22%
>=22%
Condition
Normalized, nominal thickness up to 16 mm
Normalized, thickness 65 mm and under; elongation in 50 mm gauge length
Typical Applications
EN 10028-3 P355N
Flat products for pressure equipment
ASTM A537/A537M Class 1
Fusion welded pressure vessels and structures
Key Differences
Different category: EN 10028-3 P355N is Alloy Steel, ASTM A537/A537M Class 1 is Carbon Steel.
EN 10028-3 P355N specifies Al, N, Nb, Ti which are not specified for ASTM A537/A537M Class 1.
Can EN 10028-3 P355N Be Substituted With ASTM A537/A537M Class 1?
EN 10028-3 P355N and ASTM A537/A537M Class 1 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 10028-3 P355N and ASTM A537/A537M Class 1?
Different category: EN 10028-3 P355N is Alloy Steel, ASTM A537/A537M Class 1 is Carbon Steel. EN 10028-3 P355N specifies Al, N, Nb, Ti which are not specified for ASTM A537/A537M Class 1.
Can EN 10028-3 P355N be substituted with ASTM A537/A537M Class 1?
EN 10028-3 P355N and ASTM A537/A537M Class 1 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.