20MnNb6 – EN10216:2

BS EN 10216-2 Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes – Technical delivery conditions – part 2: Non- alloy and alloy steel tubes with specified elevated temperature

This Part of EN10216 specifies the technical delivery conditions in two categories for seamless tubes of circular cross section, with specified elevated temperature properties, made of non-alloy and alloy steel.

Steel Grade: 20MnNb6     Steel Number: 1.0471

Chemical composition (cast analysis)a, in % by mass
Elements20MnNb6
C≤0.22
Si0.15-0.35
Mn1.00-1.50
P  max0.025
S  max0.020
Al total≤0.060
Cu≤0.30 b
Nb0.015-0.10

a Elements not included in this Table shall not be intentionally added to the steel without the agreement of the purchaser, except for elements which may be added for finishing the cast. All appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent the addition of undesirable lelments from scrap or other materials used in the steel making process.

b Option 2: In order to facilitate subsequent forming operations, an agreed maximum copper content lower than indicated and an agreed specified maximum tin content shall apply.

Mechanical properties

Steel gradeTensile properties at room temperatureImpact properties a
Upper yield stength or proof strength ReH or RP0.2 for Wall Thickness T min.Tensile Strength RmElongation A min. % aMinimum average absorbed energy KV J at a temperature of ℃
T ≤1616<T≤4040<T≤6060<T≤100ltlt
MpaMpaMpaMpaMpa200-10200
20MnNb6355345335500 to 65022204027

a = longitudinal = transverse