Strong Match — 86.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A959 442 (ASTM A959:2011) and BS 970 EN60 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A959 442 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while BS 970 EN60 is commonly used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars..
ASTM A959 442 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 EN60 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 442 vs BS 970 EN60 is a 86.3% 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 86.3%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 442
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
BS 970 EN60
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
Can ASTM A959 442 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN60?
ASTM A959 442 and BS 970 EN60 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN60 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 442 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between ASTM A959 442 and BS 970 EN60?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A959 442 be substituted with BS 970 EN60?
ASTM A959 442 and BS 970 EN60 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN60 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 442 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.