Case Overview
Client Introduction
Detailed P460NH Steel Plate Inquiry
P460NH Steel Plate Introduction (Q460R)
Trade & Shipping Terms
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Case Overview
We have successfully completed a 1,041-ton order for P460NH pressure vessel steel plates for a Mexican industrial purchaser.
This real cooperation case intuitively demonstrates our stable supply capacity of high-standard pressure vessel steel, flexible bulk-order scheduling capability and professional cross-border shipping service for North America market clients.
Client Introduction
This cooperative client is a well-known industrial material purchaser based in Mexico, focusing on pressure vessel steel, structural steel and customized metal materials. The company has long-term stable demands for various metal raw materials, and mainly serves local manufacturing factories and large-scale engineering projects across the North American region.
For this bulk procurement project, the purchaser's authorized procurement manager was tasked with screening and docking reliable overseas suppliers to source premium large-thickness pressure vessel steel plates that meet international manufacturing standards. The client attaches great importance to certified product quality, complete test documents and cost-effective CIF port delivery solutions for cross-border transactions.
Detailed P460NH Steel Plate Inquiry
The client intended to purchase massive P460NH steel plates, which is equivalent to Chinese standard Q460R pressure vessel steel. This material is specially manufactured for pressure vessels and heavy-duty industrial equipment. The full inquiry details are displayed below:
| Item | Specific Details |
|---|---|
| Product Grade | P460NH Steel Plate (Similar to Chinese Q460R) |
| Specification Size | 2"(50.8mm) Thick × 96"(2440mm) × 240"(6096mm) |
| Order Quantity | 176 Plates (Approximately 1,041 Metric Tons) |
| Required Trade Term | CIF Altamira Port, Mexico |
| Contact Person | Mark Glinsky |
P460NH Steel Plate Introduction (Q460R)
P460NH is a normalized fine-grain pressure vessel steel specified under EN 10028-3, designed for high-pressure and low-temperature working environments. It delivers stable tensile properties, reliable low-temperature toughness and excellent weldability.
GNEE STEEL specialized in supplying EN10028-2 steel plate in grade P460NH. For more information of P460NH steel plates, please check them in following:
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P460NH Chemical Composition |
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Grade |
The Element Max (%) |
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C |
Si |
Mn |
P |
S |
Al(min) |
N |
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P460NH |
0.20 |
0.60 |
1.0-1.70 |
0.030 |
0.020 |
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0.025 |
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Cr |
Cu |
Mo |
Nb |
Ni |
Ti |
V |
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0.30 |
0.70 |
0.10 |
0.005 |
0.80 |
0.03 |
0.20 |
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Carbon Equivalent: Ceq = 【C+Mn/6+(Cr+Mo+V)/5+(Ni+Cu)/15】%
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Grade |
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P460NH Mechanical Property |
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Thickness |
Yield |
Tensilmie |
Elongation |
Impact Energy(KV J) min |
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P460NH |
mm |
Min Mpa |
Mpa |
Min % |
-20° |
0° |
+20° |
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≤ 16 |
460 |
570-720 |
17 |
47 |
55 |
63 |
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16> to ≤35 |
450 |
570-720 |
17 |
47 |
55 |
63 |
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35> to ≤50 |
440 |
570-720 |
17 |
47 |
55 |
63 |
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50> to ≤70 |
420 |
570-720 |
17 |
47 |
55 |
63 |
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70> to ≤100 |
400 |
540-710 |
16 |
47 |
55 |
63 |
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100> to ≤150 |
380 |
520-690 |
16 |
47 |
55 |
63 |
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Although Q460R (Chinese GB/T 713 standard) shares highly similar mechanical parameters and application scenarios, these two grades come from different manufacturing standards with slight differences in chemical composition and impact test requirements. They can serve as practical alternative materials for conventional general-pressure projects, yet mutual substitution requires prior verification based on local certification rules and actual operating conditions.
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Comparison Dimension |
P460NH |
Q460R |
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Executive Standard |
European EN 10028-3 standard, material number 1.8935 |
Chinese GB/T 713 national standard |
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Core Application Scenario |
Medium and low temperature high-pressure bearing equipment, pressure vessel manufacturing |
Pressure vessels, reactors, boiler drums and other equipment in petroleum, chemical and power industries |
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Carbon (C) Upper Limit |
≤0.20% |
≤0.20% |
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Silicon (Si) Upper Limit |
≤0.60% |
≤0.55% |
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Manganese (Mn) Range |
1.0-1.70% |
1.20-1.60% |
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Phosphorus (P) Upper Limit |
≤0.030% |
≤0.025% |
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Sulfur (S) Upper Limit |
≤0.020% |
≤0.015% |
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Nickel (Ni) Upper Limit |
≤0.80% |
≤0.40% |
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Copper (Cu) Upper Limit |
≤0.70% |
≤0.30% |
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Vanadium (V) Limit |
≤0.20% |
0.02%-0.06% |
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Niobium (Nb) Limit |
≤0.005% |
0.015%-0.045% |
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Titanium (Ti) Upper Limit |
≤0.03% |
≤0.03% |
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Nitrogen (N) Upper Limit |
≤0.025% |
≤0.015% |
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Aluminum (Al) Lower Limit |
No mandatory minimum limit |
≥0.020% |
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Micro-alloy Element Restriction |
Nb+Ti+V ≤ 0.22% |
No relevant comprehensive restriction |
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Yield Strength Standard |
Graded by thickness: ≤16mm≥460MPa; 16-40mm≥445MPa; 41-60mm≥430MPa |
Unified standard: ≥460MPa, no thickness grading |
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Tensile Strength Range |
570-720MPa (thickness≤100mm); 540-710MPa (100-150mm) |
Unified 570-720MPa |
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Elongation Lower Limit |
17% (thickness≤100mm); 16% (100-150mm) |
Unified ≥17% |
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-20℃ Impact Toughness Requirement |
No unified mandatory standard, implemented according to project agreement |
Mandatory requirement AKV≥34J |
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Delivery State |
Mainly normalized delivery; normalized rolling available via negotiation, requires simulated normalization test to verify performance |
Normalized or normalized + tempered delivery |
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Substitution Applicable Scenario |
Can replace Q460R in conventional room temperature and normal pressure pressure vessel projects; need to be reviewed according to standards for EU export and low temperature working condition projects |
Can replace P460NH in conventional room temperature and normal pressure pressure vessel projects; preferred for domestic petrochemical and power projects |
Common application scenarios: Industrial pressure vessels, storage tanks, chemical reaction equipment, boiler accessories and heavy engineering mechanical components.
Trade & Shipping Terms
The client clearly requested CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) shipping term to Altamira Port, Mexico. As an experienced steel exporter, we can provide one-stop services including product production, third-party certification, container loading, customs declaration and ocean freight insurance. We support flexible trade terms such as CIF, FOB, CFR and DDP for global clients.
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