16Mn

16Mn

16Mn is a kind of high strength low alloy structural steel, the carbon content of 0.12% -0.20% to join main alloying elements manganese, silicon, vanadium, niobium, and titanium.

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The range of 16Mn pipe sizes that may be examined by each method shall be subjected to the limitations in the scope of the respective practice.

16Mn Steel is a carbon-manganese steel, carbon content of 0.16%, the yield point is equal to 343MPa (strength level belonging to 343MPa). Less the 16Mn steel alloy content, good weldability, and generally do not have to warm-up before welding.

What is 16Mn?

16Mn is a low-alloy high-strength structural steel that contains carbon, manganese, silicon, and traces of other alloys such as phosphorus and sulfur. It has good weldability and formability, as well as high toughness and strength, making it a popular choice for various structural applications.

Features and properties of 16Mn include:

In summary, 16Mn is a low-alloy high-strength structural steel with superior strength, good weldability and formability, excellent toughness, good corrosion resistance, and affordability. Its combination of properties makes it a popular choice in various industries such as construction, machinery, and transportation.

Mechnical property for Q345B low alloy structural steel

16Mn

The main chemical compositions(%) of 16Mn

Elements Data
Carbon 0.12-0.20
Silicon 0.20-0.60
Manganese 1.20-1.60
Chromium
Molybdenum

Mechanical Properties of 16Mn

Properties Data
Tesile ób/Mpa 470-660
Yield ós/Mpa(min) 275-345
Elongation δ5(%)(min) 21
SAFA Aku/J(min) -
Brinel hardness HBS(max) -

The W.T. tolerance of 16Mn

W.T.(S) Tolerance of W.T.
<3.5  +15%(+0.48mm min)
 -10%(+0.32mm min)
3.5-20 +15%,-10%
>20 D<219 ±10%
D?19 +12.5%,-10%

16Mn Steel is a carbon-manganese steel, carbon content of 0.16%, the yield point is equal to 343MPa (strength level belonging to 343MPa). Less the 16Mn steel alloy content, good weldability, and generally do not have to warm-up before welding.Its total alloy content is less than 3%. According to the strength, it is divided into 4 levels of 300, 350, 400 and 450MPa. There are mainly Q235, Q345, Q390, Q420, Q460. : "Q" is the initial Chinese pinyin of the word "qu" for yielding, the following number is the minimum yield point (σs) value of the grade, and the following symbol is based on the increase in the content of impurity elements (sulfur, phosphorus) of the steel It is divided into four grades A, B, C, D when it is low and with the change of carbon and manganese elements. Among them, A and B grade steels are usually called 16Mn.

16Mn is a material in steel. A name for steel material.

16Mn steel belongs to carbon-manganese steel, the carbon content is about 0.16%, and the yield point is equal to 343MPa (strength grade belongs to 343MPa grade). 16Mn steel has less alloy content and good weldability. Generally, it is not necessary to preheat before welding . However, because the hardening tendency of 16Mn steel is slightly greater than that of low-carbon steel, preheating measures must be taken to prevent cold cracks when welding at low temperatures (such as outdoor operations in winter) or on large rigid and large thickness structures .

Classification, code
a) Hot rolled steel pipe, codenamed WH;
b) Cold drawn steel pipe, codenamed WC.

Delivery status
The steel tubes shall be delivered in a heat treated condition.

Length: 5800mm; 6000mm; 6096mm; 7315mm; 11800mm; 12000mm; and so on.

Max length: 16000mm, also U bending can be offered.

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PMI for 16Mn Φ380x15mm
PMI for 16Mn Φ219x16mm
PMI for 16Mn Φ76x12mm
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PMI for 16Mn Φ133x12mm
PMI for 16Mn Φ273x12mm
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Brief Introduction Of Low Alloy High Strength Steel 16Mn

16Mn is kind of C-Mn steel, its carbon content is from 0.1% to 0.25% and with some alloy elements such as manganese (Mn), silicon (Si), vanadium (V), niobium (Nb), titanium (Ti) and other elements. 16 Mn is a kind of low alloy steel with large output and the most extensive application. This kind of steel can be used as the alternative material of many kinds of steel.

As a old Chinese standards, 16Mn is edited from GB 1591-1988 "low alloy structural steel", has now been replaced by Q345. Low alloy steel Q345 steel has 5 quality grades, which are represented by from Q345A to Q345E. It can be said that Q345 steel is the substitution of old brand steel of 12MnV, 14MnNb, 18Nb, 16MnRE, 16Mn and other steel types, rather than only 16Mn steel. Their corresponding foreign maters are showed below:

GB ASTM JIS EN DIN
Q345A Grade~0 SPFC~90 E335(St 52-3) 1.0060
Q345B Grade~0 SPFC~90 S355JR 1.0045
Q345C Grade~0 SPFC~90 S355JO 1.0553
Q345D Grade~0 SPFC~90 S355J2 1.0577
Q345E Grade~0 SPFC~90 S355NL 1.0546

What’s The Difference Between 16Mn And Q345?

The chemical element of Q345 steel is basically the same as that of 16Mn steel. The difference lies in the addition of Ti, Nb and V micro alloying elements, which can refine grain, improve toughness, and finally improve the mechanical properties of steel. In other words, the comprehensive mechanical properties of Q345 steel are better than that of 16Mn steel, especially its low temperature performance and allowable stress.

Standards comparison

16Mn

Q345

Chemical composition comparison

Steel grade C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Cu Nb V Ti N Mo
16Mn 0.12~0.20 0.20~0.55 1.20~1.60 ?.045 ?.045 ?.30 ?.30 ?.30 / / / / /
Q345B ?.20 ?.50 ?.70 ?.035 ?.035 ?.30 ?.50 ?.30 ?.07 ?.15 ?.20 ?.012 ?.10

16Mn is a typical grade of low alloy high strength steel, mainly including 16Mn steel plate, 16Mn seamless tube and 16Mn forgings, they are widely used in the manufacture of medium and low pressure vessels and oil tanks as well as general mechanical structural parts.

Cross reference table for Steel 16Mn (GB) and its European equivalent S355J0 (1.0553) (EN)

EU
EN
USA Germany
DIN,WNr
Japan
JIS
France
AFNOR
England
BS
European old
EN
Italy
UNI
Belgium
NBN
Spain
UNE
China
GB
Finland
SFS
Austria
ONORM
Norway
NS
Inter
ISO
Portugal
NP
India
IS
S355J0 (1.0553) A441
A633
St52-3U SS490B E36-3 50C Fe510C Fe510C AE355C AE355C 16Mn Fe52C St510C NS12153 E355C
Fe510C
FE510-C Fe570HT
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With years of expertise, we provide a wide range of steel tube processing services. From basic sawing and machining to complex bending and upsetting operations, we support you at every stage of your project.

Our capabilities include eccentricity reduction and concentricity improvement through turning and grinding. We specialize in creating complex geometries using rotary swaging and axial forming, and offer property modifications through partial heat treatment to meet your exact requirements.

Our Processing Capabilities

Variable wall thicknesses
Drilling / Stamping / Lasering
Peeling / Roller Burnishing
Cold Forming
Cutting
Beveling
Deburring
Thread Rolling / Threading
Partial Hardening
Turning / Milling / Grinding
Reducing / Expanding
Swing
Alloy Steel Pipe Applications

Applications of Alloy Steel Pipes

Alloy steel pipes are widely used in high-temperature, high-pressure and corrosive service environments where conventional carbon steel pipes cannot provide sufficient mechanical strength or long-term reliability.

Manufactured from premium alloy steels containing chromium, molybdenum, nickel and other alloying elements, these pipes provide excellent resistance to heat, pressure, oxidation and corrosion, making them ideal for demanding industrial processes.

Typical Applications

  • Power generation plants
  • Boilers and superheaters
  • Steam piping systems
  • Heat exchangers
  • Petrochemical facilities
  • Oil & gas processing
  • Chemical plants
  • Refineries
  • Fertilizer production
  • Nuclear power stations

Why Choose Alloy Steel Pipes?

Alloy steel pipes offer superior performance under severe operating conditions. Their enhanced mechanical properties provide excellent resistance to elevated temperatures, internal pressure, corrosion and long-term creep deformation.

  • Excellent high-temperature strength
  • Outstanding pressure resistance
  • Superior corrosion resistance
  • Improved oxidation resistance
  • Long service life
  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • Good weldability
  • 100% recyclable material

Typical Service Conditions

Alloy steel pipes are selected for critical applications where operating temperatures, pressures or corrosive media exceed the capabilities of carbon steel.

Service Condition Typical Application
High Temperature Boilers, superheaters, steam headers
Low Temperature Cryogenic processing systems
High Pressure Power generation and process piping
Corrosive Media Chemical and petrochemical plants
Long-Term Creep Service Thermal power stations

Available Standards

Product Type Common Standards
Seamless Pipes ASTM A335 P1, P5, P9, P11, P22, P91
Butt Weld Fittings ASTM A234 WP1, WP5, WP9, WP11, WP22, WP91
Forged Fittings & Flanges ASTM A182 F1, F5, F9, F11, F22, F91

Industries We Serve

Sunny Steel supplies alloy steel piping products to customers worldwide across a wide range of industrial sectors. Our products are manufactured to international standards and are trusted in critical piping systems requiring long-term reliability.

  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemical
  • Power Generation
  • Chemical Processing
  • Mining
  • Marine Engineering
  • Refineries
  • Fertilizer Plants
  • Heavy Industry

Inspection

Chemical composition inspection, mechanical properties test(tensile strength,yield strength, elongation, flaring, flattening, bending, hardness, impact test), surface and dimension test, non-destructive test, hydrostatic test.

PMI

Identification of the chemical composition of the metal used to manufacture the fitting. Uses PMI sensors, including X-ray fluorescence or optical emission spectrometry.

PMI metal composition inspection
PMI metal composition inspection
PMI metal composition inspection
PMI metal composition inspection
PMI metal composition inspection
PMI metal composition inspection

Size measurement

Steel pipe length measurement
Steel pipe outer diameter measurement
Steel pipe wall thickness measurement
Seamless tube wall thickness measurement
Seamless tube outer diameter measurement

Seamless pipes with compound bevels as per ASME B16.25 And ASTM A333

ASTM A333 Grade 8 cryogenic seamless pipe compound bevel
ASTM A333 Grade 8 cryogenic seamless pipe compound bevel
ASTM A333 Grade 8 cryogenic seamless pipe compound bevel
ASTM A333 Grade 8 cryogenic seamless pipe compound bevel
ASTM A333 Grade 8 cryogenic seamless pipe compound bevel
ASTM A333 Grade 8 cryogenic seamless pipe compound bevel
ASTM A333 Grade 8 cryogenic seamless pipe compound bevel
ASTM A333 Grade 8 cryogenic seamless pipe compound bevel
ASTM A333 Grade 8 cryogenic seamless pipe compound bevel

Delivery

Steel pipe delivery status(condition)

Steel pipe delivery status(condition): cold / hard (BK), cold / soft (BKW), after cold stress relief annealing (BKS), annealing (GBK), normalized (NBK).

Condition on delivery of steel pipe

Term Symbol Explanation
Cold-finished/hard (cold-finished as-drawn) BK No heat treatment after the last cold-forming process. The tubes therefore have only low deformability.
Cold-finished/soft (lightly cold-worked) BKW After the last heat treatment there is a light finishing pass (cold drawing). With proper subsequent processing, the tube can be cold-formed (e.g. bent, expanded) within certain limits.
Annealed GBK After the final cold-forming process the tubes are annealed in a controlled atmosphere or under vacuum.
Normalized NBK The tubes are annealed above the upper transformation point in a controlled atmosphere or under vacuum.

The general cold strip mills, volume should go through continuous annealing (CAPL unit) to eliminate cold hardening and rolling stress, or batch annealing reach the mechanical properties of the corresponding standard specifies. Cold rolled steel surface quality, appearance, dimensional accuracy better than hot-rolled plate, and right-rolled thin product thickness is about 0.18mm, so the majority of users favor.

Cold rolled steel coil substrate products deep processing of high value-added products. Such as electro-galvanized, hot dip galvanized, electro-galvanized fingerprint resistant, painted steel roll damping composite steel, PVC laminating steel plates, etc., so that the excellent quality of these products has a beautiful, high resistance to corrosion, has been widely used.

Cold rolled steel coil finishing after annealing, cut the head, tail, trimming, flattening, smooth, heavy volume, or longitudinal clipboard. Cold-rolled products are widely used in automobile manufacturing, household electrical appliances, instruments, switches, buildings, office furniture and other industries. Steel plate strapping package weight of 3 to 5 tons. Flat sub-volume typically 3 to 10 tons / volume. Coil diameter 6m.

Packing

Bare packing/bundle packing/crate packing/wooden protection at the both sides of tubes and suitably protected for seaworthy delivery or as requested.

Steel pipe bundle packing
Steel pipe bundle packing
Seamless steel pipe packing
Seamless steel pipe packing
Small diameter tube packing
Small diameter tube packing

Placing steel pipes into containers

Alloy pipe loading into container
Alloy pipe loading into container
Alloy pipe loading into container
Alloy pipe loading into container
Alloy pipe loading into container
Alloy pipe loading into container

There are probably hundreds of different methods for packing a pipe, and most of them have merit, but there are two principles that are vital for any method to work: prevent rusting and sea transportation security.

Steel strips bundling for fixed pipes

  • Plastic caps plugged at the two sides of pipe ends
  • Avoid damage caused by steel strapping during transportation
  • Bundled signs should be uniform and consistent
  • The same bundle(batch) of steel pipe shall come from the same furnace.
  • The steel pipe shall have the same furnace number, steel grade and specifications.

Our packing can meet any needs of the customers.

Frequently Asked Questions
Alloy steels are made by combining carbon steel with one or several alloying elements, such as manganese, silicon, nickel, titanium, copper, chromium and aluminum. These metals are added to produce specific properties that are not found in regular carbon steel. The elements are added in varying proportions (or combinations) making the material take on different aspects such as increased hardness, increased corrosion resistance, increased strength, improved formability (ductility); the weldability can also change.

  • Increased hardenability.

  • Increased corrosion resistance.

  • Retention of hardness and strength.

  • Nearly all alloy steels require heat treatment in order to bring out their best properties.

Alloying elements are added to steel to enhance mechanical properties, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature performance.

  • Chromium – Adds hardness. Increased toughness and wear resistance.

  • Cobalt – Used in making cutting tools; improved Hot Hardness (or Red Hardness).

  • Manganese – Increases surface hardness. Improves resistance to strain, hammering & shocks.

  • Molybdenum – Increases strength. Improves resistance to shock and heat.

  • Nickel – Increases strength & toughness. Improves corrosion resistance.

  • Tungsten – Adds hardness and improves grain structure. Provides improved heat resistance.

  • Vanadium – Increases strength, toughness and shock resistance. Improved corrosion resistance.

  • Chromium-Vanadium – Greatly improved tensile strength. It is hard but easy to bend and cut.


  • API 5L – Line Pipe

  • ASTM A 53 – Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless, Steel Pipe

  • ASTM A 106 – Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service

  • ASTM A 213 – Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, and Heat-Exchanger Tubes

  • ASTM A 269 – Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service

  • ASTM A 312 – Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes

  • ASTM A 333 – Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service

  • ASTM A 335 – Seamless Ferritic Alloy-Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service

  • ASTM A 358 – Electric-Fusion-Welded Austenitic Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service and General Applications

  • ASTM A 671 – Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for Atmospheric and Lower Temperatures

  • ASTM A 672 – Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for High-Pressure Service at Moderate Temperatures

  • ASTM A 790 – Seamless and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe

  • ASTM A 928 – Ferritic/Austenitic (Duplex) Stainless Steel Pipe Electric Fusion Welded with Addition of Filler Metal

  • EN 10208-2 – Steel pipes for pipelines for combustible fluids – Part 2: Pipes of requirement class B

  • EN 10210-1/2 – Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain steels

  • EN 10216-1 – Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes – Part 1: Non-alloy steel tubes with specified room temperature properties

  • EN 10216-2 – Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes – Part 2: Non-alloy and alloy steel tubes with specified elevated temperature properties

  • EN 10217-1 – Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes – Part 1: Non-alloy steel tubes with specified room temperature properties

  • EN 10217-2 – Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes – Part 2: Electric welded non-alloy and alloy steel tubes with specified elevated temperature properties

  • EN 10219-1/2 – Cold formed welded structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain steels

  • EN 10297-1 – Seamless circular steel tubes for mechanical and general engineering purposes – Part 1 Non-alloy and alloy steel tubes


  • API 5L Gr. A, B, X42, X52, X60, X65, X70

  • ASTM A 53 Gr. A, Gr. B

  • ASTM A106 Gr. A, B, C

  • ASTM A 213 TP 304, 304L, 304H, 316, 316L, 316H, 321, 321H, T5, T9, T11

  • ASTM A 269 TP 304, 304L, 304H, 316, 316L, 316H, 321, 321H

  • ASTM A 312 TP 304, 304L, 304H, 316, 316L, 316H, 321, 321H

  • ASTM A 333 Gr. 3, Gr. 6 ASTM A 335 P1, P2, P5, P9, P11, P12, P22, P91, P92

  • ASTM A 358 TP 304, 304L, 304H, 316, 316L, 316H, 321, 321H

  • ASTM A 671 CC 60, CC 65, CC 70

  • ASTM A 672 CC 60, CC 65, CC 70

  • ASTM 790 UNS S31803, UNS S32205, UNS S32750, UNS S32760

  • ASTM A928

  • EN 10208-2 L245, L 290, L360

  • EN 10210-1 S235 JRH, S275 JOH, S275 J2H, S355 JOH, S355 J2H

  • EN 10216-1 P235 TR1/2

  • EN 10216-2 P235 GH, P265 GH

  • EN 10217-1 P235 TR1/2, P275 TR1/2

  • EN 10217-2 P235 GH, P265 GH

  • EN 10219-1 S235 JRH, S275 JOH, S275 J2H, S355 JOH, S355 J2H

  • EN 10297-1 E235, E275, E315, E355, E470

Alloying Elements

Commonly used alloying elements and their effects are listed in the table given below.

Alloying Elements Effect on the Properties
Chromium Increases Resistance to corrosion and oxidation. Increases hardenability and wear resistance. Increases high temperature strength.
Nickel Increases hardenability. Improves toughness. Increases impact strength at low temperatures.
Molybdenum Increases hardenability, high temperature hardness, and wear resistance. Enhances the effects of other alloying elements. Eliminate temper brittleness in steels. Increases high temperature strength.
Manganese Increases hardenability. Combines with sulfur to reduce its adverse effects.
Vanadium Increases hardenability, high temperature hardness, and wear resistance. Improves fatigue resistance.
Titanium Strongest carbide former. Added to stainless steel to prevent precipitation of chromium carbide.
Silicon Removes oxygen in steel making. Improves toughness. Increases hardness ability
Boron Increases hardenability. Produces fine grain size.
Aluminum Forms nitride in nitriding steels. Produces fine grain size in casting. Removes oxygen in steel melting.
Cobalt Increases heat and wear resistance.
Tungsten Increases hardness at elevated temperatures. Refines grain size.
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