ASTM A959 302B vs BS 970 EN58B

Strong Match — 85.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 302B (ASTM A959:2011) and BS 970 EN58B (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 302B is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 EN58B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 302B vs BS 970 EN58B is a 85.2% 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 85.2%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A959 302B:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.2%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 302B BS 970 EN58B
Standard ASTM A959:2011 BS 970:1955
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.15 <=0.15
Cr (%) 17.0-19.0 17.0-20.0
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.00
N (%) <=0.10 Not specified
Ni (%) 8.0-10.0 7.0-10.0
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.045
Si (%) 2.00-3.00 >=0.20
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property ASTM A959 302B BS 970 EN58B
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength Not specified ≥185 MPa (12 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥30%
Condition Not specified , ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 302B
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
BS 970 EN58B
Not documented
Key Differences
Can ASTM A959 302B Be Substituted With BS 970 EN58B?
ASTM A959 302B and BS 970 EN58B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN58B is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 302B 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 A959 302B and BS 970 EN58B?
ASTM A959 302B specifies N which is not specified for BS 970 EN58B.
Can ASTM A959 302B be substituted with BS 970 EN58B?
ASTM A959 302B and BS 970 EN58B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN58B is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 302B in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.