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ASTM A276/A276M S44600 vs BS 970 EN61

Close Alternative — 78% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A276/A276M S44600 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) and BS 970 EN61 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A276/A276M S44600 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 EN61 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A276/A276M S44600 vs BS 970 EN61 is a 78% 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 78%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A276/A276M S44600:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
78%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
78%
Specifications
Property ASTM A276/A276M S44600 BS 970 EN61
Standard ASTM A276/A276M:2017 BS 970:1955
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.20 <=0.12
Mn (%) <=1.50 <=1.00
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.045
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Cr (%) 23.0-27.0 20.0-22.0
Ni (%) <=0.75 <=0.50
N (%) <=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 S44600 BS 970 EN61
Tensile Strength >=450 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=275 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=20% Not specified
Hardness <=219 HB Not specified
Condition Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished, all sizes (first row printed) Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A276/A276M S44600
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
BS 970 EN61
Not documented
Key Differences
Can ASTM A276/A276M S44600 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN61?
ASTM A276/A276M S44600 and BS 970 EN61 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 S44600 and BS 970 EN61?
ASTM A276/A276M S44600 specifies N which is not specified for BS 970 EN61.
Can ASTM A276/A276M S44600 be substituted with BS 970 EN61?
ASTM A276/A276M S44600 and BS 970 EN61 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.