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ASTM A959 S20162 vs BS 970 EN58H

Related Material — 68.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 S20162 (ASTM A959:2011) and BS 970 EN58H (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 S20162 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 EN58H is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 S20162 vs BS 970 EN58H is a 68.7% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 68.7%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A959 S20162:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
68.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
68.7%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 S20162 BS 970 EN58H
Standard ASTM A959:2011 BS 970:1955
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.15 <=0.12
Cr (%) 16.5-21.0 17.0-20.0
Mn (%) 4.0-8.0 <=2.00
Mo (%) 0.50-2.50 1.50-2.50
N (%) 0.05-0.25 Not specified
Ni (%) 6.0-10.0 8.0-12.0
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.045
Si (%) 2.5-4.5 >=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 S20162 BS 970 EN58H
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 S20162
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
BS 970 EN58H
Not documented
Key Differences
Can ASTM A959 S20162 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN58H?
ASTM A959 S20162 and BS 970 EN58H share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A959 S20162 and BS 970 EN58H?
ASTM A959 S20162 specifies N which is not specified for BS 970 EN58H.
Can ASTM A959 S20162 be substituted with BS 970 EN58H?
ASTM A959 S20162 and BS 970 EN58H share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.