EN 10028-6 1.8879 Introduce
The steel grades covered by the EN 10028-6 standard includes a variety of non-alloy and alloy steels. Some of these grades include P355NL1, P355NL2, P355NH, P460NH and P460NL2. The standard further divides these grades into normalised rolled, thermomechanically rolled, thermomechanical control processed (TMCP) and fine grain steels.
Smelting temperature:1538°C - 1617°C
Application:Pressure flat steel products - Part 6: Weldable fine grain steel, quenched and tempered
EN 10028-6 1.8879 Material Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of the EN 10028-6 1.8879 steel are as follows:
| Element | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Vanadium (V) | - | 0.1200 |
| Titanium (Ti) | - | 0.0500 |
| Silicon (Si) | - | 0.8000 |
| Sulfur (S) | - | 0.0150 |
| PhOsphorus (P) | - | 0.0250 |
| Nickel (Ni) | - | 2.5000 |
| Niobium (Nb) | - | 0.0600 |
| Nitrogen (N) | - | 0.0150 |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | - | 0.7000 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.2000 | 1.7000 |
| Copper (Cu) | - | 0.3000 |
| Chromium (Cr) | - | 1.5000 |
| Carbon (C) | - | 0.2000 |
| Aluminum (Al) | 0.0200 | - |
EN 10028-6 1.8879 Material Mechanical Properties
EN 10028-6 1.8879 steel has excellent mechanical properties, making it a suitable choice for many different applications. It is a very strong material, with a yield strength of up to 550 MPa and a tensile strength of 700MPa. It also has a high hardness rating of up to HRC 30 on the Rockwell C scale. This improves the wear resistance of the alloy, making it an ideal choice for components which must withstand wear in industrial settings. In addition, EN 10028-6 1.8879 steel has good machinability, making it ideal for the manufacture of complex parts.
The mechanical properties of the EN 10028-6 1.8879 steel are as follows:
| YieldRp0.2 | ≤ 113 (MPa) |
| TeileRm | ≤ 364 (MPa) |
| ImpactKV/Ku | 22(J) |
| ElongationA | 23% |
| Reduction in cross section on fractureZ | 32% |
| As-Heat-Treated Condition | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc |
| Brinell hardness (HBW) | 442 |
EN 10028-6 1.8879 Material Thermal Properties
The thermal performance parameters of the EN 10028-6 1.8879 steel are as follows:
| Temperature (°C) | 13 | 843 | 124 |
| Modulus of elasticity (GPa) | - | 526 | - |
| Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C) | - | - | 44 |
| Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C) | - | 21.3 | 12.2 |
| Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C) | - | 232 | - |
| Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m) | 0.14 | - | - |
| Deity (kg/dm³) | - | - | 234 |
| Poisson’s coefficient, ν | - | - | 423 |
EN 10028-6 1.8879 Material Machining Technology
EN 10028-6 1.8879 steel is a high-alloy hot-rolled steel grade that is widely used in the forming and fabrication of parts and components across a variety of industries. The steel is heat-treatable, weldable and can be machined using a variety of processes.