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DIN 15Mo3 vs DIN 16MnCr5
Property comparison of DIN 15Mo3 and DIN 16MnCr5, both carbon steel.
| Property | DIN 15Mo3 | DIN 16MnCr5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 270 MPa | 680 MPa | +152% |
| Tensile strength | 440 MPa | 900 MPa | +105% |
| Elongation | 24 % | 10 % | -58% |
| Elastic modulus | 206,000 MPa | 206,000 MPa | 0% |
| Shear modulus | 80,000 MPa | 80,000 MPa | 0% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
| Density | 7,860 kg/m³ | 7,860 kg/m³ | 0% |
| Thermal conductivity | 67.3 W/m·K | 66.9 W/m·K | -1% |
| Specific heat | 456 J/kg·K | 456 J/kg·K | 0% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000012 1/K | 0.000012 1/K | 0% |
| Melting point | 1,480 °C | 1,480 °C | 0% |
Difference is DIN 16MnCr5 relative to DIN 15Mo3. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
DIN 15Mo3
- standard
- DIN
- heat treatment
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DIN 16MnCr5
- standard
- DIN
- heat treatment
- case-hardened
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