Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-1 30CrNiMo8 (EN 10083-1:1991) and EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 (EN 10083-1:1996) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10083-1 30CrNiMo8 is typically used for quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1), while EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 is commonly used for quenched and tempered machine parts (clause 1.1).
EN 10083-1 30CrNiMo8 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-1 30CrNiMo8 vs EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 is a 73.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 75%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10083-1 30CrNiMo8
EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16
Condition
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation
9% min
9% min
Hardness
Soft annealed: 248 HB max
Soft annealed: 269 HB max
Tensile Strength
1250 to 1450 MPa
1250 to 1450 MPa
Yield Strength
1050 MPa min
1050 MPa min
Typical Applications
EN 10083-1 30CrNiMo8
Quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1)
EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16
Quenched and tempered machine parts (clause 1.1)
Can EN 10083-1 30CrNiMo8 Be Substituted With EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16?
EN 10083-1 30CrNiMo8 and EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 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 10083-1 30CrNiMo8 and EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10083-1 30CrNiMo8 be substituted with EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16?
EN 10083-1 30CrNiMo8 and EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 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.