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EN 10083-2 C50E vs EN 10083-2 28Mn6

Related Material — 65.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10083-2 C50E (EN 10083-2:2006) and EN 10083-2 28Mn6 (EN 10083-2:2006) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. EN 10083-2 C50E is typically used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts; can also be used normalized (clause 1), while EN 10083-2 28Mn6 is commonly used for heavy duty shafts, couplings, structural components. EN 10083-2 C50E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10083-2 28Mn6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, EN 10083-2 C50E vs EN 10083-2 28Mn6 is a 85.7% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 25%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65.5%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10083-2 C50E:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
25%
OVERALL
65.5%
Specifications
Property EN 10083-2 C50E EN 10083-2 28Mn6
Standard EN 10083-2:2006 EN 10083-2:2006
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.47-0.55 0.25-0.32
Cr (%) <=0.40 <=0.40
Cr+Mo+Ni (%) <=0.63 <=0.63
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 1.30-1.65
Mo (%) <=0.10 <=0.10
Ni (%) <=0.40 <=0.40
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
Si (%) <=0.40 <=0.40
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10083-2 C50E EN 10083-2 28Mn6
Condition Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation 13% min 13% min
Hardness Soft annealed (+A): 217 HBW max Soft annealed (+A): 223 HBW max
Tensile Strength 750 to 900 MPa 800 to 950 MPa
Yield Strength 520 MPa min 590 MPa min
Typical Applications
EN 10083-2 C50E
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts; can also be used normalized (clause 1)
EN 10083-2 28Mn6
Heavy duty shafts, couplings, structural components
Can EN 10083-2 C50E Be Substituted With EN 10083-2 28Mn6?
EN 10083-2 C50E and EN 10083-2 28Mn6 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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EN 10083-2 C50E
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EN 10083-2 28Mn6
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5500–6100 mm (216.54–240.16 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10083-2 C50E and EN 10083-2 28Mn6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10083-2 C50E be substituted with EN 10083-2 28Mn6?
EN 10083-2 C50E and EN 10083-2 28Mn6 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.