EN 10083-3 1.5815 Introduce

The European standard EN 10083-3, Steel – Part 3: Technical Delivery Conditions for Alloy Steels, was adopted in 2018 to set out a range of requirements for the use of alloy steels for engineering purposes in Europe. With the increasing global demand for steel, particularly for specialty steels found in the automotive industry, EN 10083-3 was created to ensure consistent quality standards across different manufacturers.

Smelting temperature:1219°C - 1527°C

Application:Steels for quenching and tempering - part 3: technical delivery conditions for alloy steels

EN 10083-3 1.5815 Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the EN 10083-3 1.5815 steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Silicon (Si)-0.4000
Sulfur (S)-0.0250
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0250
Nickel (Ni)1.20001.6000
Manganese (Mn)0.60000.9000
Chromium (Cr)0.80001.1000
Carbon (C)0.30000.3700

EN 10083-3 1.5815 Material Mechanical Properties

The EN 10083-3 steels standard also contains requirements for the mechanical properties of steel products, including minimum values for tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, impact energy and hardness. These requirements vary depending on the grade of the steel product, with higher grades requiring higher mechanical property values.

The mechanical properties of the EN 10083-3 1.5815 steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 146 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 831 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku31(J)
ElongationA34%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ21%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)334

EN 10083-3 1.5815 Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the EN 10083-3 1.5815 steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)32454523
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-692-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--33
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-41.313.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-312-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.43--
Deity (kg/dm³)--213
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--224

EN 10083-3 1.5815 Material Machining Technology

EN 10083-3 is a standard for the manufacture of heat-treatable steels. It is widely used in the automotive, construction and agricultural industries as well as other sectors. It offers a high level of strength and wear resistance with a good level of mechanical properties. Standard EN 10083-3 outlines the requirements for the machining of this steel, including its optimum machining parameters, cutting tools and speeds, workpiece setup and coolant selection.