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 EN 10028
-1
ICS 77.140.30; 77.140.50

Apdl2000

Supersedes EN 10028-1:1992

English version

Flat products made of steel9 for pressure purposes - Part 1:

General requirements
Produits plats en aciers pour appareils à pressiOn - Partie Flacheizeugni5se aus DruckbehBlterstählen - Teil 1:
1: Prescriptions générales Allgemeine Anforderungen

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 October 1999.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any attention. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, Geman). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretafiat tTbS the SaMe StBttJS as the official
versio.ns.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Ffance; Gennany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, SwiDerland and United Kingdom.

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worldwide for CEN national Members.
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Contents

Page

Foreword 4

Scope

2 Normative References

Definitions 6

Dimensions and tolermces on dimensions

Calculation of mass 8

Classification and designation

Classification 8
6.2 Designation 8

Information to be supplied by the purchaser 8

Mandatory information 8
72 Options 9

8 Requirements 9
Steelmaking process 9
8.2 Delivery condition to
83 Chemical composition to
Mechanical properties 10
85 Surface condition i0
8.6 Internal soundness i0
Inspection 10
9.1 Types of inspection and inspection documents 10
92 Tests to be carried out 12
9.3 Re-tests 12
10 Sampling 12
1o.I Frequency of testing 12
10.2 Selection and preparation of samples and test pieces 13

Test methods 14
11.1 Chemical analysis 14
11.2 Tensile test at room temperature i4
11.3 Tensile test at elevated temperature 1s
11.4 Impact test
Other testing

12 Marking 16
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Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard 21
addressing essential requirements or
other provisions of EU Directives
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Foreword

This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee ECISS/TC 22 “Steels for
pressure purposes - Qualities”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.

This European Standard supersedes EN 10028—1: 1992 considering further standards of the EN
10028 series.

The other parts of this European Standard are:

Part 2: Non-alloy and alloy steels with specified elevated temperature properties

Part 3: Weldable fine grain steels, normalized

Part 4: Nickel-alloy steels with specified low temperature properties

Part 5: Weldable fine grain steels, thermomechanically rolled

Part 6: Weldable fine grain steels, quenched and tempered

Part 7: Stainless steels

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 October 2000, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by October 2000.

This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of
EU Directive(s).

For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of \
this standard.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of

the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, I'Jorway, Portugal, Spain, 5weden, Switzerland and the United
Kingdom.

NOTE: The clauses marked with a point (•) contain information relating to agreements
which are to be made at the time of enquiry and order. The clauses marked witb two points
(••) contain information relating to agreements which may be made at the time of enquiry
and order.
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1 Scope

This European Standard EN 10028-1 specifies the general technical delivery conditions for flat
products used principally for the construction of pressure equipments.

The general technical delivery conditions in EH 10021 also apply to products supplied in
accordance with this European Standard.

2 Normative references

This European Standard incorporates by dated or mdated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of
these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorpomted in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.

CR 10260 Designation systems for steel - Additional symbols for steel natnes (CEN
Report)
EN 10002-1 Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 1: Method of test (at ambient
temperature)

EN 10002-5 Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 5: Method of test at elevated

temperatures
EN 10020 Definition and classification of grades of steel
EN 10021 General technical delivery conditions for steel and steel products
EN 10027-1 Designation systems for steel - Part 1: Steel names, principal symbols
EN 10027-2 Designation systems for steel - Part 2: Numerical system
EN 10028-7 Flat. products made of steels for pressure purposes - Part 7: Stainless steels
.
' EN 10029 Hot rolled plates 3 mm thick or above - Tolerances on dimensions, shape and

EN 10045-1 Metallic materials - Charpy impact test - Part 1: Method of test

EN 10048 Hot rolled narrow steel strip; tolerances on dimensions and shape
EN 10051 Continuously hot-rolled uncoated plate, sheet and strip of non-alloy and alloy
steels - Tolerances on dimensions and shape
EN 10052 Vocabulary of heat keatment terms for ferrous products
EN 10079 Definitions of steel products

EN 10088-1 Stainless steels - Part 1: List of stainless steels

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NOTE: EN 10258 and EN 10259 contain options providing wider dimensional choice.

s Calculation of mass

A density of 7,85 kg/din° shall be used as the basis for the calculation of the nominal mass frcim
the nominal dimensions of all steels of EN 10028-2 to EN 10028-6. For density of austenitic
corrosion-resisting steels, see annex A of EN 10088-1. For density of austeoitic creep-resisting
steels, see annex A of EN 10028-7.

6 Classification and designation

6.1 Classit"ication

6.1.1 The classification of the steel grades in accordance with EN 10020 is given in the specific
parts of EN 10028.

6.1.2 Steels covered in EN 10028-7 are additionally classified according to their structure into

- feiritic steels,
- martensitic steels,
- austenitic steels,
- austenitic-ferritic steels.

NDTE: For more details see EN 10088-1.

6.2 Designation

The steel grades specified in the individual parts of EN 10028 are designated with steel names
and steel numbers. The steel names have been allocated in accordance with EN 10027-1 and
CR 10260. The corresponding steel numbers have been allocated in accordance with
EN 10027-2.

7 Information to be supplied by the purchaser

7.1 Mandatory information

The following information shall be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry and order:

a) the quantity required;

b) the type of flat product;

c) the European Standard specifying the tolerances on dimensions, shape and mass (see
clause 4) and, if the relevant Europes Standard permits the purchaser certain options, e. g.
regarding edge finishes or tolerance classes, specific information on these aspects;
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d) the nominal dimensions of the product;

e) the number of this European Standard;

I) the steel name or number;

g) the delivery condition, if it differs from the usual condition specified in the individual
parts of EN 10028; for stainless steels - the process route selected from the relevant table of
EN 10028-7;

h) inspection document to be issued (see 9.1.1).

7.2 Options

A number of options are specified in this part of EN 10028 and listed below. If the purchaser
does not indicate a wish to implement my of these options at the time of enquiry and order, the
products shall be supplied in accordance with the basic specification (see 7.1).

a) Deviating tolerance class (see 4.1);

b) Specification of the steelmaking process (see 8.1.1);
c) Mechanical properties after additional heat treatment (see 8.4.1);
d) Specification of special classes for the reduction of area (see 8.4.2);
e) Additional tests (see 9.2.2);
I) Deviating frequency of testing (see 10.1.1 and 10.1.3);
g) Deviating delivery condition (see 10.2.1.3);
h) Use of longitudinal test pieces for the impact test (see 10.2.2.3);
i) Specification of an analytical method (see 11.1);
j) Temperature of the tensile test at elevated temperature (see 11.3);
k) Deviating testing temperature for the impact test (see 11.4);
I) Marking method (see 12.1);
in) Special marking (see 12.2 and 12.3);
n) Information to be given by marking (see table 1).

8 Requirements

8.1 Steelmaking process

8.1.1 •• Unless a special steelmaking process has been agreed at the time of enquiry and order,
the steelmaking process for steels in accordance with this European Standard shall be at the
discretion of the manufacturer.

8.1.2 Steels other than stainless steels shall be fully killed.

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8.2 Delivery condition

See the individual parts of EN 10028 (see also 3.1 and 3.2).

8.3 Chemical composition

8.3.1 Cast analysis

The cast analysis reported by the steel producer shall apply and comply with the requirements of the
individual parts of EN 10028.

8.3.2 Product analysis

The permissible product analysis tolerances on the limiting values given for the cast analysis
specified in the individual parts of EN 10028.

8.4 Mechanical properties

8.4.1 The values given in the individual parts of EN 10028 apply for test pieces taken and prepared in
accordance with 10.2.2. The values relate to the nominal thicknesses (thicknesses on ordering) of the
products and apply to the usual delivery conditions (see the specific parts of EN 10028).

•• Agreement shall be reached, where appropriate, at the time of enquiry md order about the
mechanical properties to be adhered to after additional heat treatment.

8.4.2 •• For products (except products made of stainless steels) of thickness 15 mm and above, it may
be agreed at the time of enquiry and order to meet the requirements of one of the quality classes Z 15,
Z 25, or Z 35 as specified in EN 10164 characterized by minimum values for the reduction of area
perpendicular to the product surface.

8.5 Surface condition

For plates, the requirements of surface quality as specified in EN 10163-2 shall apply as follows:

a) For plates in accordance with EN 10028-2 to -6, class B2.

b) For plates in accordance with EN 10028-7, class B3.

86•• Intema4 soundnom

For the internal soundness, where appropriate, requirements together with the conditions of their
verification (see 7.2.e and 11.5.3) may be specified at the time of enquiry and order.
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9 Inspection

9.1 Types of inspection and inspection documents

9.1.1 • The compliance with the requirements of the order shall be verified for products in accordance
with this European Standard by specific inspection.

The purchaser shall state the required type of inspection documents (3.1.A, 3.1.B, 3.1.C or 3.2) in
accordance with EN 10204. If an inspection document 3.1.A, 3.1.C or 3.2 is ordered tbe purchaser
shall notify the manufacturer of the name and the address of the organization or person who is to
carry out the inspection and produce the inspection document. In the case of the inspection report 3.2
the party to issue the certificate shall be agreed.

9.1.2 The inspection document shall contain, in accordance with EN 10168, the following codes and
information:

a) Information blocks A, B and Z; the tempering temperature shall also be given in the case of
quenched and tempered or tempered products.

b) Results of the cast analysis in accordance with boxes C71 to C92.

c) Results of the tensile tests at room temperature in accor-dance with boxes COO to C03 and
C10 to C13.

d) Results of the impact test except for austeoitic steels of EN 10028-7 in accordance with
boxes COO to C03 and C40 to C43.

e) Result of the visual examination of the products (see information block D).

I) If one or several of the following options have been agreed at the time of enquiry and order,
the relevant information on:

I) the steelmaking process (section C70),

2) the product analysis in accordance with boxes C71 to C92,

3) the results of the tensile test at elevated temperature (see 9.2.2) in accordance with
boxes COO to C03, C10 and CH,

4) the minimum reduction of area perpendicular to the product surface boxes in

accordance with boxes COO to C03, CIO and C14 to C29,

5) the ultrasonic test for internal soundness (information block F),

6) impact properties of austenitic steels at room temperature in accordance with boxes

COO to C03 and C40 to C43,

7) impact properties of stainless steels at low temperature in accordance with boxes COO
to C03 and C40 to C43,

8) resistance of stainless steels to intergranular corrosion in accordance with boxes C60 to

C69.
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9.2 Tests to be carried out

9.2.1 The following tests shall be carried out:

- tensile test at room temperature;

- impact test (except for austenitic steels of EH 10028-7), but see 10.2.2.3;

- dimensional test;

- visual examination of the surface condition.

9.2.2 •• The following tests may be agreed:

- product analysis;
- tensile test for verification of 0,27c proof strength at elevated temperature (except for steels of
EN 10028-4 and EN 10028-5)i
- tensile test for (simultaneous) verification of one, all, or any combination of 0,27c proof
skength, 1,09'» proof strength and tensile strength at elevated temperature for austenitic steels of
EN 10028-7;
- tensile test perpendicular to the product surface (except for steels of EN 10028-7);
- impact tests for austenitic steels of EN 10028-7 at room temperature;
impact tests for steels of EN 10028-7 (except ferritic steels) at low temperature;
- ultrasonic test for verification of internal soundness;
determination of resistance to intergranular corrosion for steels of EN 10028-7.

9.3 Re-tests

See EN 10021.

10 Sampling

10.1.1 •• For the product analysis, unless otherwise agreed, one test piece per cast shall be taken for
determining the elements indicated with numerical values for the particular steel grade in the relevant
tables of the specific parts of EN 10028.

10.1.2 The test unit for products in accordance with EN 10028-2 to EN 10028-6 for the tensile test at
room temperature and the impact test shall be as follows:

- for strip and sheet cut from strip: the coil;

- for sheet or plate: the rolled plate.

If a rolled plate or a coil is split up into several heat treatment batches for liquid quenching, then each
individual heat treatment batch shall be regarded as a test unit. One sample shall be taken for
preparing the test pieces indicated in 10.2.2 from each test unit.

For stainless steels see EN 10028-7.

10.1.3 •• For tensile tests at elevated temperature, unless otherwise agreed, the test unit shall be the
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10.2 Selection and preparation of samples and test pieces

10.2.1 Sampling and sample preparation

10.2.1.1 Sampling and sample preparation shall be in accordance with the requirements of EN ISO
377 and ISO 14284. In addition, the requirements in 10.2.1.2 and, if applicable, 10.2.1.3 shall apply
for sampling and sample prepamtion for the mechanical tests.

10.2.1.2 The samples shall bé taken at 'Z4 roduct width (see figure 1) for the tensile test at
room temperature, the impact test and the tensile test at elevated temperature. In the case of
strip, the samples shall be taken at a sufficient distance from the end of the strip.

NOTE: If samples have to be taken from the mid-width position in accordance with the
requirements for through-thickness testing as specified in EN 10164, the samples to be taken as
specified in 10.2.1.2 may also be taken from there exGept in casGS Of arbitration.

10.2.1.3 •• If, following agreement at the time of enquiry and order, the products are not to be
delivered in the usual delivery condition, the samples shall be treated to the usual delivery condition
prior to the test.

10.2.2 Preparation of test pieces

10.2.2.1 General

The test pieces shall be prepared in accordance with figure 2 (products in accordance with
EN 10028-2 to -6) or figure 3 (products in accordmce with FAN 10028-7).

10.2.2.2 Test pieces for the tensile test

One test piece shall be prepared in accordance with EN 10002-1 for the tensile test from each test unit
and this shall be a rectangular test piece, unless a round test piece may be used (see third paragraph).

At least one rolled surface shall be retained on rectangular test pieces. However, both rolled surfaces
shall generally be retained on the test piece in the case of product thicknesses s 30 mm for products
in accordance with EN 10028-2 to -6 or < 10 mm in the case of products in accordance with
EN 10028-7. Additionally, rectangular test pieces for products in accordance with EN 10028-6, shall
represent either the full product thickness or half of the product thickness retaining one rolled surface.

Round test pieces are permissible, but shall only be provided for product thicknesses :• 30 mm for
products in accordance with EN 10028-2 to -6 or > 10 mm for products in accordance with
EN 10028-7. Test piece diameters shall be at least 10 mm for products in accordance with
EN 10028-2 to -6 or at least 5 mm for products in accordance with EN 10028-7 respectively.

10.2.2.3 Test pieces for the impact test

Three kansverse standard V-notched test pieces shall be prepared from the samples for the impact
test, in accordance with EN 10045-1.

•• For products in accordance with EN 10028-3, EN 10028-4 and EN 10028-7 longitudinal test
pieces may be agreed.
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11.5.4 If agreed, the resistance to intergranular corrosion shall be tested in accordance with
EN ISO 3651-2.

11.5.5 The manufacturer shall take suitable measures to prevent materials becoming mixed up and to
ensure traceability.

12 Marking

12.1The products shall be marked with the information given in table 1.

•• The method of marking and the material of marking shall, unless

otherwise agreed, be at the option of the manufacturer.

Plates and sheets shall be marked by low stress stamping or stencilling or ink marking.

Sheets in bundles and strip in coil shall be marked on a securely attached label. If requested, this may
also be applied to ground or polished plates.

For products in accordance with EN 10028-7, the quality of marking shall be such that it shall be durable
for at least one year in untreated stomge under cover. Care must be taken that the corrosion resistance of
those products is not impaired by the marking method.

12.2 •• If agreed at the time of enquiry and order, a mark applied by stamping shall have a coloured
frame.

12.3 •• If any other marks are to be made, this shall be agreed upon at the time of enquiry and order.