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ASTM A276/A276M S40500 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17

Strong Match — 94.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A276/A276M S40500 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) and BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A276/A276M S40500 is typically used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished), while BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 is commonly used for stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 13).. ASTM A276/A276M S40500 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A276/A276M S40500 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 is a 94.4% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.4%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A276/A276M S40500:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94.4%
Specifications
Property ASTM A276/A276M S40500 BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17
Standard ASTM A276/A276M:2017 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.08 <=0.08
Mn (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
Cr (%) 11.5-14.5 12.0-14.0
Ni (%) <=0.50 <=0.50
Al (%) 0.10-0.30 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 S40500 BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17
Hardness <=207 HB Not specified
Condition Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished, all sizes (first row printed) Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A276/A276M S40500
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17
Stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 13).
Key Differences
Can ASTM A276/A276M S40500 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17?
ASTM A276/A276M S40500 and BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A276/A276M S40500 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A276/A276M S40500 and BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17?
ASTM A276/A276M S40500 specifies Al which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17.
Can ASTM A276/A276M S40500 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17?
ASTM A276/A276M S40500 and BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A276/A276M S40500 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.