Strong Match — 99.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 (EN 10083-3:2006) and EN 10083-1 34CrNiMo6 (EN 10083-1:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 is typically used for heavy duty shafts, crankshafts, gears, high tensile components, while EN 10083-1 34CrNiMo6 is commonly used for quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1).
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10083-1 34CrNiMo6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 vs EN 10083-1 34CrNiMo6 is a 99.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 99.5%.
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 34CrNiMo6
EN 10083-1 34CrNiMo6
Condition
Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation
9% min
9% min
Hardness
Soft annealed (+A): 248 HBW max
Soft annealed: 248 HB max
Tensile Strength
1200 to 1400 MPa
1200 to 1400 MPa
Yield Strength
1000 MPa min
1000 MPa min
Typical Applications
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6
Heavy duty shafts, crankshafts, gears, high tensile components
EN 10083-1 34CrNiMo6
Quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1)
Can EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 Be Substituted With EN 10083-1 34CrNiMo6?
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 and EN 10083-1 34CrNiMo6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-1 34CrNiMo6 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 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 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 and EN 10083-1 34CrNiMo6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 be substituted with EN 10083-1 34CrNiMo6?
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 and EN 10083-1 34CrNiMo6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-1 34CrNiMo6 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.