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ASTM A276/A276M S42010 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37

Close Alternative — 73.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A276/A276M S42010 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) and BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A276/A276M S42010 is typically used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished), while BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; martensitic stainless steel (table 17). ASTM A276/A276M S42010 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A276/A276M S42010 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 is a 73.1% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 73.1%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
73.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
73.1%
Specifications
Property ASTM A276/A276M S42010 BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37
Standard ASTM A276/A276M:2017 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.15-0.30 0.20-0.28
Mn (%) <=1.00 <=1.5
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.060
S (%) <=0.030 0.15-0.35
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
Cr (%) 13.5-15.0 12.0-14.0
Ni (%) 0.35-0.85 <=1.00
Mo (%) 0.40-0.85 <=0.60
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 S42010 BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37
Hardness <=235 HB Not specified
Condition Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished, all sizes (first row printed) Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A276/A276M S42010
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; martensitic stainless steel (Table 17)
Can ASTM A276/A276M S42010 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37?
ASTM A276/A276M S42010 and BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A276/A276M S42010 and BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A276/A276M S42010 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37?
ASTM A276/A276M S42010 and BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.