Related Material — 65.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-1 28Mn6 (EN 10083-1:1996) and EN 10083-2 C50E (EN 10083-2:2006) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
EN 10083-1 28Mn6 is typically used for quenched and tempered machine parts; also used normalized (clause 1.1, table 10), while EN 10083-2 C50E is commonly used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts; can also be used normalized (clause 1).
EN 10083-1 28Mn6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10083-2 C50E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-1 28Mn6 vs EN 10083-2 C50E is a 85.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 25%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65.2%.
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 28Mn6
EN 10083-2 C50E
Condition
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation
13% min
13% min
Hardness
Soft annealed: 223 HB max
Soft annealed (+A): 217 HBW max
Tensile Strength
800 to 950 MPa
750 to 900 MPa
Yield Strength
590 MPa min
520 MPa min
Typical Applications
EN 10083-1 28Mn6
Quenched and tempered machine parts; also used normalized (clause 1.1, Table 10)
EN 10083-2 C50E
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts; can also be used normalized (clause 1)
Can EN 10083-1 28Mn6 Be Substituted With EN 10083-2 C50E?
EN 10083-1 28Mn6 and EN 10083-2 C50E 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 28Mn6 and EN 10083-2 C50E?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10083-1 28Mn6 be substituted with EN 10083-2 C50E?
EN 10083-1 28Mn6 and EN 10083-2 C50E 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.