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15CrMo5

1.7262
alloy_steelcreep_resistant
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Low-carbon chromium-molybdenum creep-resistant steel for elevated temperature service up to ~550°C. Good weldability (low C) combined with long-term creep strength. Used for pressure vessel shells, boiler drums, superheater tubes, and petrochemical reactors. Part of the Cr-Mo series alongside 13CrMo4-5 and 10CrMo9-10.

International equivalents

FlagStandardCountryGradeNumberMatch
🇪🇺ENEurope15CrMo5 / 1.72621.7262100%

Sources: EN 10028-2

Chemical composition comparison (wt%)

Side-by-side: 15CrMo5 (EN 10028-2) vs 15CrMo5 / 1.7262 (EN) (EN 10028-2)

Element15CrMo5 (EN 10028-2)15CrMo5 / 1.7262 (EN)Overlap
C—0.12–0.18%—
Si—0–0.35%—

Mechanical properties

Compatibility verdict

15CrMo5 and 15CrMo5 / 1.7262: 100% composition match

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