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ASTM A276/A276M S20162 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31

Related Material — 62.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A276/A276M S20162 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A276/A276M S20162 is typically used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished), while BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31 is commonly used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 14, with table 15 for the cold drawn condition).. ASTM A276/A276M S20162 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A276/A276M S20162 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31 is a 62.5% 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 62.5%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
62.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
62.5%
Specifications
Property ASTM A276/A276M S20162 BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31
Standard ASTM A276/A276M:2017 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.15 <=0.12
Mn (%) 4.0-8.0 <=2.0
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.060
S (%) <=0.040 0.15-0.35
Si (%) 2.5-4.5 <=1.0
Cr (%) 16.5-21.0 17.0-19.0
Ni (%) 6.0-10.0 8.0-10.0
Mo (%) 0.50-2.50 <=1.00
N (%) 0.05-0.25 Not specified
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 S20162 BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31
Tensile Strength >=690 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=345 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=50% Not specified
Condition Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished or cold-finished, all sizes (first row printed) Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A276/A276M S20162
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 14, with Table 15 for the cold drawn condition).
Key Differences
Can ASTM A276/A276M S20162 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31?
ASTM A276/A276M S20162 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A276/A276M S20162 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31?
ASTM A276/A276M S20162 specifies N which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31.
Can ASTM A276/A276M S20162 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31?
ASTM A276/A276M S20162 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S31 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.