Strong Match — 98.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10028-3 P460NL2 (EN 10028-3:2017) and EN 10028-3 P460NL1 (EN 10028-3:2017) 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 10028-3 P460NL1 is commonly used for flat products for pressure equipment.
EN 10028-3 P460NL2 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 10028-3 P460NL2 vs EN 10028-3 P460NL1 is a 98.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 98.9%.
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 10028-3 P460NL1
Tensile Strength
570-730 MPa
570-730 MPa
Yield Strength
>=460 MPa
>=460 MPa
Elongation
>=16%
>=16%
Condition
Normalized, nominal thickness up to 16 mm
Normalized, nominal thickness up to 16 mm
Typical Applications
EN 10028-3 P460NL2
Flat products for pressure equipment
EN 10028-3 P460NL1
Flat products for pressure equipment
Can EN 10028-3 P460NL2 Be Substituted With EN 10028-3 P460NL1?
EN 10028-3 P460NL2 and EN 10028-3 P460NL1 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10028-3 P460NL1 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10028-3 P460NL2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between EN 10028-3 P460NL2 and EN 10028-3 P460NL1?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10028-3 P460NL2 be substituted with EN 10028-3 P460NL1?
EN 10028-3 P460NL2 and EN 10028-3 P460NL1 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10028-3 P460NL1 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10028-3 P460NL2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.