BS EN 10028‑6:2017

BSI Standards Publication

Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes

Part 6: Weldable fine grain steels, quenched and tempered

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National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation o f EN 10028‑6:2017. It

supersedes BS EN 10028‑6:2009, which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee ISE/107, Steels for Pressure Purposes.
A list o f organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
o f a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
© The British Standards Institution 2017
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2017
ISBN 978 0 580 87850 3
ICS 77.140.30; 77.140.50
Compliance with a B ritish Standard cannot confer immunity from

legal obligations .

This British Standard was published under the authority o f the

Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 August 2017.

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

Date Text a ffected

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 10028-6

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2017

ICS 77.140.30; 77.140.50 Supersedes EN 10028-6:2009

English Version

Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes - Part

6: Weldable fine grain steels, quenched and tempered
Produits plats en acier pour appareils à pression - Flacherzeugnisse aus Druckbehälterstählen - Teil 6:
Partie 6 : Aciers soudable à grains fins, trempés et Schweißgeeignete Feinkornbaustähle, vergütet
revenus

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 May 2017.

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Contents Page

European foreword ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 4
4 Tolerances on dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 4
5 Calculation of mass ......................................................................................................................................... 4
6 Classification and designation ................................................................................................................... 4
6.1 Classification ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
6.2 Designation ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
7 Information to be supplied by the purchaser ....................................................................................... 5
7.1 Mandatory information ................................................................................................................................ 5
7.2 Options ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
7.3 Example for ordering..................................................................................................................................... 5
8 Requirements ................................................................................................................................................... 5
8.1 Steelmaking process ...................................................................................................................................... 5
8.2 Delivery condition .......................................................................................................................................... 5
8.3 Chemical composition ................................................................................................................................... 6
8.4 Mechanical properties .................................................................................................................................. 6
8.5 Surface condition ............................................................................................................................................ 6
8.6 Internal soundness ......................................................................................................................................... 6
9 Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
9.1 Types of inspections and inspections documents ............................................................................... 6
9.2 Tests to be carried out .................................................................................................................................. 6
9.3 Retests, sorting and reprocessing ............................................................................................................. 6
10 Sampling............................................................................................................................................................. 6
11 Test methods .................................................................................................................................................... 6
12 Marking .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Annex A (informative) Information on weldability ......................................................................................... 11
Annex B (informative) Changes to the previous version EN 10028-6:2009 ........................................... 12
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of Directive 2014/68/EU aimed to be covered ..................................................... 13

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European foreword
This document (EN 10028-6:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee ECISS/TC 107 “Steels
for pressure purposes”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2018 and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by January 2018.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.

This document supersedes EN 10028-6:2009.

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of Directive 2014/68/EU.

For relationship with Directive 2014/68/EU, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.

A list of changes between this document and the previous version can be found in Annex B.

According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the requirements for flat products for pressure equipment made of
weldable fine grain steels, quenched and tempered, as specified in Table 1.
The requirements in EN 10028-1:2017 also apply.
NOTE Once this European Standard is published in the EU Official Journal (OJEU) under Directive
2014/68/EU, presumption of conformity to the Essential Safety Requirements (ESRs) of Directive 2014/68/EU is
limited to technical data of materials in this European Standard (Part 1 and the other relevant part of the series)
and does not presume adequacy of the material to a specific item of equipment. Consequently, the assessment of
the technical data stated in this material standard against the design requirements of this specific item of
equipment to verify that the ESRs of Directive 2014/68/EU are satisfied, needs to be done.

2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1011-1:2009, Welding — Recommendations for welding of metallic materials — Part 1: General
guidance for arc welding
EN 1011-2:2001, Welding — Recommendations for welding of metallic materials — Part 2: Arc welding of
ferritic steels
EN 10020:2000, Definition and classification of grades of steel

EN 10028-1:2017, Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes — Part 1: General requirements

EN 10204:2004, Metallic products — Types of inspection documents

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document the terms and definitions given in EN 10028-1:2017 apply.

4 Tolerances on dimensions
See EN 10028-1:2017.

5 Calculation of mass
See EN 10028-1:2017.

6 Classification and designation

6.1 Classification
6.1.1 This document covers the steel grades given in Table 1 in four qualities:

a) the basic series (P...Q);

b) series with elevated temperature properties (P...QH);

c) series with low temperature properties down to −40 °C (P...QL1);

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d) series with low temperatu re properties down to −60 °C (P...QL2).

6.1.2 In accordance with EN 10020:2000 all the steels specified in this document are alloy special
steels.

6.2 Designation
See EN 10028-1:2017.

7 Information to be supplied by the purchaser

7.1 Mandatory information
See EN 10028-1:2017.
7.2 Options
A number of options is specified in this document and listed below. Additionally the relevant options of
EN 10028-1:2017 apply. If the purchaser does not indicate a wish to implement any of these options at
the time of enquiry and order, the products shall be supplied in accordance with the basic specification
(see also EN 10028-1:2017).
1) providing data on suitable welding conditions (see 8.2.2);

2) mid thickness test pieces for the impact test (see Clause 10);

3) limitation of copper and/or tin content (see Table 1, footnote c);

4) no option, intentionally left blank;

5) specification of a minimum impact energy of 40 J (see 8.4 and Table 4, footnote a);

6) applicability of elevated temperature values for QL grades (see Table 5, footnote a).

7.3 Example for ordering

10 plates with nominal dimensions, thickness = 50 mm, width = 2 000 mm, length = 10 000 mm, made
of a steel grade with the name P355QL2 and the number 1.8869 as specified in EN 10028-6, inspection
certificate 3.1 as specified in EN 10204:
10 plates – 50 × 2 000 × 10 000 – EN 10028-6 – P355QL2 – Inspection certificate 3.1
or
10 plates – 50 × 2 000 × 10 000 – EN 10028-6 – 1.8869 – Inspection certificate 3.1.

8 Requirements
8.1 Steelmaking process
See EN 10028-1:2017.
8.2 Delivery condition
8.2.1 The products covered by this European Standard shall be supplied in the quenched and
tempered condition.

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8.2.2 Information on weldability are given in Annex A of this standard.

8.3 Chemical composition

8.3.1 The requirements of Table 1 apply for the chemical composition according to the cast analysis.

8.3.2 The product analysis may deviate from the specified values of the cast analysis given in Table 1
by the values given in Table 2.

8.4 Mechanical properties

The values given in Tables 3 to 5 apply (see also EN 10028-1:2017 and Clause 10).
Optionally, a minimum impact energy value of 40 J may be specified for temperatures where lower
minimum values are specified (see Table 4, footnote a).
8.5 Surface condition
See EN 10028-1:2017.
8.6 Internal soundness
See EN 10028-1:2017.

9 Inspection
9.1 Types of inspections and inspections documents
See EN 10028-1:2017.
9.2 Tests to be carried out
See EN 10028-1:2017.
9.3 Retests, sorting and reprocessing
See EN 10028-1:2017.

10 Sampling
See EN 10028-1:2017.
For the impact test, deviating from EN 10028-1:2017, Table 4, footnote g, the preparation of test pieces
taken from the mid thickness may be agreed at the time of enquiry and order. In this case, test
temperatures and minimum impact energy values shall also be agreed.

11 Test methods
See EN 10028-1:2017.

12 Marking
See EN 10028-1:2017.

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Table 1 — Chemical composition (cast analysis) a b

Steel grade Maximum contents, % by mass
Steel Steel
C Si Mn P S N B Cr Mo Cu c Nb d Ni Ti d Vd Zr d
name number
P355Q 1.8866
0,025 0,010
P355QH 1.8867
0,16 0,40 1,50 0,015 0,005 0,30 0,25 0,30 0,05 0,50 0,03 0,06 0,05
P355QL1 1.8868 0,008
0,020
P355QL2 1.8869 0,005
P460Q 1.8870
0,025 0,010
P460QH 1.8871
0,18 0,50 1,70 0,015 0,005 0,50 0,50 0,30 0,05 1,00 0,03 0,08 0,05
P460QL1 1.8872 0,008
0,020
P460QL2 1.8864 0,005
P500Q 1.8873
0,025 0,010
P500QH 1.8874
0,18 0,60 1,70 0,015 0,005 1,00 0,70 0,30 0,05 1,50 0,05 0,08 0,15
P500QL1 1.8875 0,008
0,020
P500QL2 1.8865 0,005
P690Q 1.8879
0,025 0,010
P690QH 1.8880
0,20 0,80 1,70 0,015 0,005 1,50 0,70 0,30 0,06 2,50 0,05 0,12 0,15
P690QL1 1.8881 0,008
0,020
P690QL2 1.8888 0,005
a Elements not listed in this table shall not be intentionally added to the steel without the agreement of the purchaser except for finishing the cast. All appropriate
measures shall be taken to prevent the addition from scrap and other materials used in steelmaking of these elements which may adversely affect the mechanical
properties and usability.
b The manufacturer may add one or several alloying element(s) up to the maximum values specified in the order as a function of the product thickness and the
steelmaking conditions in order to attain the specified properties.

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c A lower maximum copper content and/or a maximum sum of copper and tin content, e.g. Cu + 6 Sn ≤ 0,33 %, may be agreed upon at the time of enquiry and order,
e.g. with regard to hot formability.
d The percentage of grain refining elements shall be at least 0,015 %. Aluminium is also included in these elements. The minimum content of 0,015 % applies here to
dissolved aluminium. This value is regarded as attained if the total aluminium content is at least 0,018 %; in cases of dispute, the dissolved aluminium content is to be
determined.

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Table 2 — Permissible deviations of the chemical composition in the results of the product
analysis from the specified values applicable to the cast analysis
Element Specified value in the cast analysis Permissible deviation a
according to Table 1 of the product analysis
% by mass % by mass
C ≤ 0,20 + 0,02
Si ≤ 0,80 + 0,05
Mn ≤ 1,70 + 0,10
P ≤ 0,025 + 0,005
S ≤ 0,010 + 0,003
Al total ≥ 0,018 − 0,005
N ≤ 0,015 + 0,002
B ≤ 0,005 + 0,000 5
Cr ≤ 1,50 + 0,10
Mo ≤ 0,70 + 0,04
Cu ≤ 0,30 + 0,05
Ni ≤ 2,50 + 0,10
Nb ≤ 0,06 + 0,01
Ti ≤ 0,05 + 0,01
V ≤ 0,12 + 0,01
Zr ≤ 0,15 + 0,01
a If several product analysis are carried out on one cast, and then contents of an individual element
determined lie outside the permissible range of the chemical composition specified for the cast analysis then it
is only allowed to exceed the permissible maximum value or fall short of the permissible minimum value, but
not both for one cast.

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Table 3 — Mechanical properties at room temperature

Yield strength a
ReH Tensile strength Elongation after
Rm fracture
for nominal thickness t in mm for nominal thickness t in mm
Steel grade A
MPa MPa %
min.
min.

Steel Steel
t≤ 50 50 < t ≤ 100 100 < t ≤ 200 t≤ 100 100 < t ≤ 200
name number
P355Q 1.8866
490 450
P355QH 1.8867
355 335 315 to to 22
P355QL1 1.8868
630 590
P355QL2 1.8869
P460Q 1.8870
550 500
P460QH 1.8871
460 440 400 to to 19
P460QL1 1.8872
720 670
P460QL2 1.8864
P500Q 1.8873
590 540
P500QH 1.8874
500 480 440 to to 17
P500QL1 1.8875
770 720
P500QL2 1.8865
P690Q 1.8879
770 720
P690QH 1.8880
690 670 630 to to 14

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P690QL1 1.8881
940 900
P690QL2 1.8888
a The yield strength to be determined shall be the upper yield strength R eH or, if this is not pronounced, the 0,2 % proof strength Rp0,2 .

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Table 4 — Impact energy (valid for transverse test pieces)

Steel Nominal Impact energy KV2
grade thickness J
min.
mm at a temperature in ° C of
–60 –40 –20 0 +20
P...Q
– – 27 a 40 60
P…QH
≤ 200
P...QL1 – 27 a 40 60 –
P...QL2 27 a 40 60 80 –
a A minimum impact energy value of 40 J may be agreed at the time of enquiry and
order.

Table 5 — Minimum 0,2 % proof strength Rp0,2 at elevated temperatures a

Steel grade a Minimum 0,2 % proof strength Rp0,2 values b in MPa
at a temperature in °C of
Steel Steel 50
100 150 200 250 300
name number
P355QH 1.8867 340 310 285 260 235 215
P460QH 1.8871 445 425 405 380 360 340
P500QH 1.8874 490 470 450 420 400 380
P690QH 1.8880 670 645 615 595 575 570
a If agreed at the time of enquiry and order, these values also apply to the grades P...QL with
specified low temperature properties.
b These values are valid for nominal thicknesses t ≤ 50 mm. For larger nominal thicknesses, the
minimum 0,2 % proof strength values are reduced by: 20 MPa for 50 mm < t ≤ 100 mm and by
60 MPa for t > 100 mm.

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Annex A
(informative)

Information on weldability

The steels specified in this European Standard shall be suitable for welding processes in current use.
Information on welding is given in EN 1011-1 and EN 1011-2.
The manufacturer shall, if requested, provide the purchaser with data on suitable welding conditions
determined on the basis of weld procedure tests.
Excessive post weld heat-treatment (PWHT) conditions can decrease the mechanical properties. Where
in stress relieving the intended time temperature parameter
3
( 20 + lg t ) 10
−
P = Ts

where
Ts is the stress relieving temperature in K, and

t is holding time in hours

exceeds the critical value of Pcrit. = 17,3 the purchaser should in his enquiry and order inform the
manufacturer accordingly and, where appropriate, tests on simulated post weld heat treated samples
can be agreed to check whether after such a treatment the properties specified in this European
Standard can still be regarded as valid in accordance with the essential safety requirements of the PED.

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Annex B
(informative)

Changes to the previous version EN 10028-6:2009

The main changes to the previous version EN 10028-6:2009 are listed below:

1) the normative references have been revised;

2) the option to agree thicknesses greater than those stated in the standard and the corresponding
footnote in the Table 3 was deleted;

3) EN 1011-1 and EN 1011 − 2 have been considered as normative references;

4) the marking of text passages with one or two dots has been deleted;

5) the Notes 1 and 2 in sub-clause 8.2.2 concerning welding condition have been removed;

6) the data concerning amount of Cu +Sn (%) in Table 1 have been updated;

7) maximum thickness has been extended to 200 mm;

8) a new Annex A has been added for information on weldability;

9) correlation in Annex ZA between the clause of this European Standard and the essential
requirements of the Directive 2014/68/EU has been updated;

10) clarification on various technical requirements.

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Annex ZA
(informative)

Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of Directive 2014/68/EU aimed to be covered

This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request M/071 to
provide one voluntary means of conforming to Essential Requirements of Directive 2014/68/EU.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive,
compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of
the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding Essential Requirements
of Directive 2014/68/EU, and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Annex I of Directive
2014/68/EU
Requirements of Directive Clause(s)/subclause(s) of Remarks/Notes
2014/68/EU this EN
4.1a 8.4, Tables 3 and 4 Appropriate material
properties
4.1d 8.2 and 8.5 Suitable for the processing
procedures
4.3 9.1 Inspection documentation

WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
Standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European
Union.

WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of
this standard.

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