Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A276/A276M N08020 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A276/A276M N08020 is typically used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished), while BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (table 18).
ASTM A276/A276M N08020 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A276/A276M N08020 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 is a 70.7% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A276/A276M N08020
BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33
Tensile Strength
>=550 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=240 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=30%
Not specified
Condition
Condition SA (Stabilized annealed), hot-finished or cold-finished, all sizes (first row printed)
Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A276/A276M N08020
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (Table 18)
Key Differences
ASTM A276/A276M N08020 specifies Cu, Nb which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33.
Can ASTM A276/A276M N08020 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33?
ASTM A276/A276M N08020 and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between ASTM A276/A276M N08020 and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33?
ASTM A276/A276M N08020 specifies Cu, Nb which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33.
Can ASTM A276/A276M N08020 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33?
ASTM A276/A276M N08020 and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.