EN10028-2 16Mo3 steel is named according to the content of C (carbon) and Mo (molybdenum), referring to the carbon content of 16Mo3 steel is about 160, and the molybdenum content of 16Mo3 steel is about 300.
16Mo3 ASTM equivalent material is A204 Grade B steel. They have much in common. Below is a comparison for your referrence:
16Mo3 steel and 16Mo3 ASTM equivalent A204 Grade B steel chemical composition:
| Grade | C | Si | Mn | P | S | N | Cr | Mo | Cu | Ni |
| 16Mo3 | 0.12-0.20 | ≦0.35 | 0.40-0.90 | ≦0.025 | ≦0.010 | ≦0.012 | ≦0.30 | 0.25-0.35 | ≦0.30 | ≦0.30 |
| A204 Grade B | ≦0.27 | 0.15-0.40 | ≦0.90 | ≦0.035 | ≦0.035 | 0.45-0.60 |
16Mo3 steel and 16Mo3 ASTM equivalent A204 Grade B steel mechanical properties:
| Grade | Yield Strength | Tensile Strength | Elongation |
| (Mpa) | (MPa) | (%) | |
| 16Mo3 | ≧275 | 440-590 | ≧22 |
| A204 Grade B | ≧275 | 485-620 | ≧17 |
Are you clear about the common points and differences between 16Mo3 steel and 16Mo3 ASTM equivalent A204 Grade B steel? If any point not clear, please contact BBN steel anf feel free to communicate with us.
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