EN ISO 6892-2:2026

• Abstract:

  This document specifies a method of tensile testing of metallic materials at temperatures higher than room temperature.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Aug-2026
• ICS: 77.040.10 - Mechanical testing of metals
• Technical Committee: ECISS/TC 101 - Test methods for steel (other than chemical analysis)
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 12-Aug-2026
• Completion Date: 12-Aug-2026
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 6892-2:2026 - Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 2: Method of test at elevated temperature (ISO 6892-2:2026)

• Replaces: EN ISO 6892-2:2018 - Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 2: Method of test at elevated temperature (ISO 6892-2:2018)
• Effective Date: 04-Oct-2023
• Referred By: EN 10088-3:2005 - Stainless steels - Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 4800-006:2010 - Aerospace series - Titanium and titanium alloys - Technical specification - Part 006: Pre-production and production forgings
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 10088-2:2005 - Stainless steels - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 4700-005:2010 - Aerospace series - Steel and heat resisting alloys - Wrought products - Technical specification - Part 005: Forging stock
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 12242:1999 - Touch and close fasteners - Determination of peel strength
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 14917:2009+A1:2012 - Metal bellows expansion joints for pressure applications
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 10269:2013 - Steels and nickel alloys for fasteners with specified elevated and/or low temperature properties
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 1993-5:2007 - Eurocode 3 - Design of steel structures - Part 5: Piling
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 15566:2016 - Railway applications - Railway rolling stock - Draw gear and screw coupling
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 10253-2:2007 - Butt-welding pipe fittings - Part 2: Non alloy and ferritic alloy steels with specific inspection requirements
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 4700-001:2010 - Aerospace series - Steel and heat resisting alloys - Wrought products - Technical specification - Part 001: Plate, sheet and strip
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 4700-004:2025 - Aerospace series - Steel and heat-resisting alloys for wrought products - Technical specification - Part 004: Wires
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 10253-4:2008 - Butt-welding pipe fittings - Part 4: Wrought austenitic and austenitic-ferritic (duplex) stainless steels with specific inspection requirements
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026
• Referred By: EN 4800-007:2010 - Aerospace series - Titanium and titanium alloys - Technical specification - Part 007: Remelting stock
• Effective Date: 19-Aug-2026

Overview

EN ISO 6892-2:2026 is a European and international standard that provides requirements and procedures for the tensile testing of metallic materials at elevated temperatures. Developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and aligned with ISO 6892-2:2026, this standard is crucial for evaluating the mechanical properties of metals when subjected to conditions above room temperature. It is widely used in research, development, and quality control to ensure materials meet performance criteria for safety and durability in high-temperature applications.

The standard outlines how to prepare, conduct, and report tensile tests, ensuring repeatability and reliability of results across diverse industrial and laboratory settings. It supports manufacturers, testing laboratories, and industries that require verification of metallic materials under elevated temperature to meet regulatory, safety, or performance-based specifications.

Key Topics

• Test Methodology: Specifies the process for tensile testing at temperatures above 35°C, including preparation, execution, and analysis of results.
• Testing Conditions: Details environmental control, test equipment calibration, permissible temperature deviations, and measurement uncertainties.
• Specimen Preparation: Requirements for the dimensions, geometry, and measurement of test pieces prior to testing, referencing ISO 6892-1 for baseline conditions.
• Temperature Control: Sets guidelines for heating equipment, temperature measurement, soaking time, and allowed tolerances.
• Strain Rate Methods: Provides two main methods:
  • Method A: Strain rate control with defined tolerances for improved measurement accuracy.
  • Method B: Conventional strain rate ranges, allowing flexibility based on application needs.
• Reporting and Documentation: Stipulates what information must be recorded in the test report, including material identification, test temperature, method of gauge length determination, deviations, and all relevant results.
• Measurement Uncertainty: References the calculation and reporting of measurement uncertainty in accordance with ISO 6892-1 and Annex B of EN ISO 6892-2.

Applications

EN ISO 6892-2:2026 is essential for a range of sectors that depend on metallic materials functioning reliably at elevated temperatures. Its main areas of application include:

• Aerospace and Automotive Engineering: Verification of material strength for components exposed to high thermal loads, supporting safety and performance.
• Power Generation: Assessment of metals used in boilers, turbines, and reactors that operate at elevated temperatures.
• Metallurgy and Materials Science: Fundamental research and development of new alloys or treatments designed for high-temperature environments.
• Manufacturing and Construction: Quality control of structural metals and parts used in hot working or extreme environments.
• Testing Laboratories: Ensuring standardized, repeatable tensile test results when certifying metallic materials for high-temperature use.

Testing as defined in EN ISO 6892-2:2026 helps identify properties such as proof strength, tensile strength, percentage elongation after fracture, and reduction of area-data essential for engineering applications and compliance with safety regulations.

Related Standards

For comprehensive metallic material testing and validation, the following related standards are essential:

• ISO 6892-1: Metallic materials – Tensile testing – Part 1: Method of test at room temperature
  (Referenced for basic methodology and definitions)
• ISO 7500-1: Metallic materials – Calibration and verification of static uniaxial testing machines – Part 1: Tension/compression testing machines
  (For calibration and force measurement requirements)
• ISO 9513: Metallic materials – Calibration of extensometer systems used in uniaxial testing
  (For extensometer accuracy and traceability)
• ISO 80000-1: Quantities and units - Part 1: General
  (For units and rounding practices in test reporting)

Organizations adopting EN ISO 6892-2:2026 benefit from harmonized test methods, improved result consistency, and easier comparison of materials tested internationally, thus supporting robust material selection, product development, and regulatory compliance.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2026
Kovinski materiali - Natezni preskus - 2. del: Metoda preskušanja pri povišani
temperaturi (ISO 6892-2:2026)
Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 2: Method of test at elevated temperature (ISO
6892-2:2026)
Metallische Werkstoffe - Zugversuch - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren bei erhöhter Temperatur
(ISO 6892-2:2026)
Matériaux métalliques - Essai de traction - Partie 2: Méthode d'essai à température
élevée (ISO 6892-2:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 6892-2:2026
ICS:
77.040.10 Mehansko preskušanje kovin Mechanical testing of metals
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 6892-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 77.040.10 Supersedes EN ISO 6892-2:2018
English Version
Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 2: Method of test
at elevated temperature (ISO 6892-2:2026)
Matériaux métalliques - Essai de traction - Partie 2: Metallische Werkstoffe - Zugversuch - Teil 2:
Méthode d'essai à température élevée (ISO 6892- Prüfverfahren bei erhöhter Temperatur (ISO 6892-
2:2026) 2:2026)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 June 2026.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 6892-2:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 164
"Mechanical testing of metals" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 459/SC 1 “Test
methods for steel (other than chemical analysis)” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
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 February 2027, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2027.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 6892-2:2018.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 6892-2:2026 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 6892-2:2026 without any
modification.
International
Standard
ISO 6892-2
Third edition
Metallic materials — Tensile
2026-08
testing —
Part 2:
Method of test at elevated
temperature
Matériaux métalliques — Essai de traction —
Partie 2: Méthode d'essai à température élevée
Reference number
ISO 6892-2:2026(en) © ISO 2026

ISO 6892-2:2026(en)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols . 2
5 Principle . 2
6 Test piece . 3
7 Determination of original cross-sectional area (S ) . 3
o
8 Marking the original gauge length (L ) . 3
o
9 Apparatus . 3
10 Test conditions . 4
10.1 Setting the force zero point .4
10.2 Gripping of the test piece, fixing of the extensometer and heating of the test piece, not
necessarily in the following sequence .5
10.2.1 Method of gripping .5
10.2.2 Fixing of the extensometer and establishing the gauge length .5
10.2.3 Heating of the test piece .6
10.3 Testing rate based on strain rate control (Method A) .6
10.3.1 General .6
10.3.2 Strain rate for the determination of the upper yield strength (R ) or proof
eH
strength properties (R and, if required, R ) .6
p t
10.3.3 Strain rate for the determination of the lower yield strength (R ) and
eL
percentage yield point extension (A ), if required .6
e
10.3.4 Strain rate for the determination of the tensile strength (R ), percentage
m
elongation after fracture (A), percentage reduction area (Z), and, if required,
percentage total extension at the maximum force (A ), percentage plastic
gt
extension at maximum force (A ).7
g
10.4 Method of testing with expanded strain rate ranges (Method B) .7
10.4.1 General .7
10.4.2 Rate for the determination of yield strength or proof strength properties .7
10.4.3 Rate for the determination of tensile strength .7
10.5 Choice of the method and rates .8
10.6 Documentation of the chosen testing conditions .8
11 Determination or calculation of the properties . 8
12 Test report . 8
13 Measurement uncertainty . 9
14 Figures . 9
15 Annexes . 10
Annex A (informative) Additional information regarding test piece geometries used for testing
at elevated temperature .11
Annex B (informative) Measurement uncertainty . 17
Bibliography .20

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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 164, Mechanical testing of metals, Subcommittee
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Committee CEN/TC 459/SC 1, Test methods for steel (other than chemical analysis), in accordance with the
Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 6892-2:2018), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— revision of 9.3;
— wording in 10.3;
— wording in 10.4;
— revision of Clause 12;
— wording in Annex A;
— update of references, especially to ISO 6892-1, specific clauses, figures and annexes;
— editorial modifications.
A list of all parts in the ISO 6892 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.

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Introduction
In this document, two methods of testing speeds are described. The first, Method A, is based on strain rates
(including crosshead separation rate) with narrow tolerances (±20 %) and the second, Method B, is based
on conventional strain rate ranges and tolerances (strain rates from former editions). Method A is intended
to minimize the variation of the test rates during the moment when strain rate-sensitive parameters are
determined and to minimize the measurement uncertainty of the test results.
The influence of the testing speed on the mechanical properties, determined by the tensile test, is normally
greater at an elevated temperature than at room temperature.
Traditionally, mechanical properties determined by tensile tests at elevated temperatures have been
determined at a slower strain or stressing rate than at room temperature. This document recommends the
use of slow strain rates but, in addition, higher strain rates are permitted for particular applications, such as
comparison with room temperature properties at the same strain rate.

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International Standard ISO 6892-2:2026(en)
Metallic materials — Tensile testing —
Part 2:
Method of test at elevated temperature
WARNING — This document calls for the use of either substances or procedures, or both, that can
be injurious to health if adequate safety measures are not taken. This document does not address
any health hazards, safety or environmental matters associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this document to establish appropriate health, safety and environmentally acceptable
practices.
1 Scope
This document specifies a method of tensile testing of metallic materials at temperatures higher than room
temperature.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 6892-1:2019, Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1: Method of test at room temperature
ISO 7500-1, Metallic materials — Calibration and verification of static uniaxial testing machines — Part 1:
Tension/compression testing machines — Calibration and verification of the force-measuring system
ISO 9513, Metallic materials — Calibration of extensometer systems used in uniaxial testing
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 6892-1 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
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3.1
original gauge length
L
o
distance between gauge length marks on the test piece measured at room temperature before heating of the
test piece and before application of force
3.2
percentage elongation after fracture
A
permanent elongation at room temperature of the gauge length after fracture (L − L )
u o
Note 1 to entry: A is expressed as a percentage of the original gauge length (L ) (3.1).
o
Note 2 to entry: For further details, see ISO 6892-1.

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3.3
extensometer gauge length
L
e
length within the parallel portion of the test piece used for the measurement of extension (3.4) by means of
an extensometer
3.4
extension
increase in the extensometer gauge length (L ) (3.3) at a given moment during the test
e
3.5
percentage extension
extension (3.4) expressed as a percentage of the extensometer gauge length (L ) (3.3)
e
3.6
percentage reduction of area
Z
maximum change in cross-sectional area which has occurred during the test (S − S )
o u
Note 1 to entry: Z is expressed as a percentage of the original cross-sectional area (S ), where S and S are calculated
o o u
from the dimensions at room temperature.
3.7
stress
R
force at any moment during the test divided by the original cross-sectional area (S ) of the test piece
o
Note 1 to entry: All stresses referred to in this document are engineering stresses, calculated using the cross-sectional
area of the test piece derived from dimensions measured at room temperature.
3.8
soaking time
t
s
time taken to stabilize the temperature of the test piece prior to mechanical loading
4 Symbols
ISO 6892-1 provides an extensive listing of symbols and their related designations.
The additional symbols used in this document are given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Symbols and designations
Symbol Designation Unit
T specified temperature or nominal temperature at which the test should be performed °C
T indicated temperature or measured temperature on the surface of the parallel length of the test piece °C
i
t soaking time min
s
5 Principle
The test involves straining a test piece by tensile force for the determination of one or more of the mechanical
properties defined in Clause 3.
The test shall be carried out at a temperature higher than 35 °C, which means at temperatures higher than
room temperature as specified in ISO 6892-1.

ISO 6892-2:2026(en)
6 Test piece
The requirements of the test pieces shall be in accordance with ISO 6892-1.
NOTE Additional examples of test pieces are given in Annex A.
7 Determination of original cross-sectional area (S )
o
The requirements concerning determination of the original cross-sectional area shall be in accordance with
ISO 6892-1.
NOTE S is calculated from measurements taken at room temperature.
o
8 Marking the original gauge length (L )
o
The requirements concerning the marking of the original gauge length shall be in accordance with
ISO 6892-1.
9 Apparatus
9.1 Force-measuring system.
The force-measuring system of the testing machine shall be calibrated in accordance with ISO 7500-1,
class 1, or better.
9.2 Extensometer.
For the determination of proof strength (plastic or total extension), the used extensometer shall be in
accordance with ISO 9513, class 1 or better, in the relevant range. For other properties (with higher
extension), an ISO 9513 class 2 extensometer in the relevant range may be used.
The extensometer gauge length shall be not less than 10 mm and shall correspond to the central portion of
the parallel length.
Any part of the extensometer projecting beyond the furnace shall be designed or protected from fluctuations
in air flow and room temperature, to have only a minimal effect on the readings. It is advisable to maintain
reasonable stability of the temperature and speed of the air surrounding the testing machine.
9.3 Heating device system.
9.3.1 The heating device system consists from several parts:
— heating device (e.g. furnace or oven);
— temperature controller;
— temperature measuring system.
The heating device system for the test piece shall be capable of heating the test piece to the specified
temperature, T.
9.3.2 Permitted deviations of temperature.
The indicated temperatures, T , are the temperatures measured on the surface of the parallel length of the
i
test piece with corrections applied for any known systematic errors (verified bias).
The permitted deviations between the specified temperature, T, and the indicated temperatures, T , and the
i
maximum permissible temperature difference within the entire parallel length of the test piece are given in

ISO 6892-2:2026(en)
Table 2. The laboratory shall verify that the permitted deviations are fulfilled at the end of the soaking time
to the start of the test. The measured temperature should be recorded during the complete test to identify
deviations.
For specified temperatures greater than 1 100 °C, the permitted deviations shall be defined by previous
agreement between the parties concerned.
Table 2 — Permitted deviations between T and T and maximum permissible temperature
i
differences along the test piece
Maximum permissible temperature
Specified temperature Permitted deviation between T and T
i
differences along the test piece
T
°C °C °C
T ≤ 600 ±3 3
600 < T ≤ 800 ±4 4
800 < T ≤ 1 000 ±5 5
1 000 < T ≤ 1 100 ±6 6
9.3.3 Measurement of temperature.
When the parallel length is less than 50 mm, one temperature sensor shall measure the temperature at
each end of the parallel length directly. When the parallel length is equal to or greater than 50 mm, a third
temperature sensor shall measure near the centre of the parallel length.
This number may
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