Strong Match — 96.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 (EN 10083-1:1996) and EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 (EN 10083-3:2006) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 is typically used for quenched and tempered machine parts (clause 1.1), while EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 is commonly used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1).
EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 vs EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 is a 95% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 96.6%.
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 36NiCrMo16
EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16
Condition
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation
9% min
9% min
Hardness
Soft annealed: 269 HB max
Soft annealed (+A): 269 HBW max
Tensile Strength
1250 to 1450 MPa
1250 to 1450 MPa
Yield Strength
1050 MPa min
1050 MPa min
Typical Applications
EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16
Quenched and tempered machine parts (clause 1.1)
EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1)
Can EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 Be Substituted With EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16?
EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 and EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 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 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 and EN 10083-3 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 36NiCrMo16 be substituted with EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16?
EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 and EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-1 36NiCrMo16 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.