EN 10028-3 P460NL2 vs EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4

Related Material — 68.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10028-3 P460NL2 (EN 10028-3:2017) and EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 (EN 10028-2:2017) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. EN 10028-3 P460NL2 is typically used for flat products for pressure equipment, while EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 is commonly used for flat products for pressure purposes. EN 10028-3 P460NL2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, EN 10028-3 P460NL2 vs EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 is a 59.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 85.7%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 68.3%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10028-3 P460NL2:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
59.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
85.7%
OVERALL
68.3%
Specifications
Property EN 10028-3 P460NL2 EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4
Standard EN 10028-3:2017 EN 10028-2:2017
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) <=0.20 <=0.17
Si (%) <=0.60 0.25-0.50
Mn (%) 1.10-1.70 0.80-1.20
P (%) <=0.020 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.005 <=0.010
Al (%) >=0.020 >=0.015
N (%) <=0.025 <=0.020
Cr (%) <=0.30 <=0.30
Cu (%) <=0.70 0.50-0.80
Mo (%) <=0.10 0.25-0.50
Nb (%) <=0.05 0.015-0.045
Ni (%) <=0.80 1.00-1.30
Ti (%) <=0.03 Not specified
V (%) <=0.20 Not specified
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 P460NL2 EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4
Tensile Strength 570-730 MPa 610-780 MPa
Yield Strength >=460 MPa >=460 MPa
Elongation >=16% >=16%
Condition Normalized, nominal thickness up to 16 mm Usual delivery condition normalized and tempered (+NT), nominal thickness up to 40 mm; transverse direction, Yield Strength is ReH, Elongation is A
Typical Applications
EN 10028-3 P460NL2
Flat products for pressure equipment
EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4
Flat products for pressure purposes
Key Differences
Can EN 10028-3 P460NL2 Be Substituted With EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4?
EN 10028-3 P460NL2 and EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 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 10028-3 P460NL2 and EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4?
EN 10028-3 P460NL2 specifies Ti, V which are not specified for EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4.
Can EN 10028-3 P460NL2 be substituted with EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4?
EN 10028-3 P460NL2 and EN 10028-2 15NiCuMoNb5-6-4 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.