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ASTM A959 443 vs BS 970 EN60

Close Alternative — 84.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 443 (ASTM A959:2011) and BS 970 EN60 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 443 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 443 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 443 vs BS 970 EN60 is a 84.3% 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 84.3%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A959 443:
EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4845 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H ASTM A959 .-
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
84.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.3%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 443 BS 970 EN60
Standard ASTM A959:2011 BS 970:1955
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.20 <=0.12
Cr (%) 18.0-23.0 16.0-18.0
Cu (%) 0.90-1.25 Not specified
Mn (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Ni (%) <=0.50 <=0.50
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.045
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 443
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.
Key Differences
Can ASTM A959 443 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN60?
ASTM A959 443 and BS 970 EN60 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 A959 443 and BS 970 EN60?
ASTM A959 443 specifies Cu which is not specified for BS 970 EN60.
Can ASTM A959 443 be substituted with BS 970 EN60?
ASTM A959 443 and BS 970 EN60 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.