Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-3 38MnB5 (EN 10083-3:2006) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10083-3 38MnB5 is typically used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1), while IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
EN 10083-3 38MnB5 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-3 38MnB5 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H is a 56.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10083-3 38MnB5
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H
Condition
Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Tubes, N+T, thickness - (first row of Table 3)
Elongation
12% min
>=30%
Tensile Strength
1050 to 1250 MPa
>=415 MPa
Yield Strength
900 MPa min
>=205 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Typical Applications
EN 10083-3 38MnB5
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1)
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
EN 10083-3 38MnB5 specifies B which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H specifies Cr, Mo which are not specified for EN 10083-3 38MnB5.
Can EN 10083-3 38MnB5 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H?
EN 10083-3 38MnB5 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H 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 10083-3 38MnB5 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H?
EN 10083-3 38MnB5 specifies B which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H. IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H specifies Cr, Mo which are not specified for EN 10083-3 38MnB5.
Can EN 10083-3 38MnB5 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H?
EN 10083-3 38MnB5 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H 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.