ASTM A959 S41041 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41

Close Alternative — 71.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 S41041 (ASTM A959:2011) and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 S41041 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 is commonly used for stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 13).. ASTM A959 S41041 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 S41041 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 is a 71.3% 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 71.3%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A959 S41041:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 ASTM A959 .- EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 EN 10088-1 1.4006 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
71.3%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 S41041 BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41
Standard ASTM A959:2011 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
Al (%) <=0.05 Not specified
C (%) 0.13-0.18 0.09-0.15
Cb (%) 0.15-0.45 Not specified
Cr (%) 11.5-13.0 11.5-13.5
Mn (%) 0.40-0.60 <=1.5
Mo (%) <=0.20 <=0.60
Ni (%) <=0.50 <=1.00
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.060
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.060
Si (%) <=0.50 <=1.0
Se (%) Not specified 0.15-0.35
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 S41041
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41
Stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 13).
Key Differences
Can ASTM A959 S41041 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41?
ASTM A959 S41041 and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 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 S41041 and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41?
ASTM A959 S41041 specifies Al, Cb which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41. BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 specifies Se which is not specified for ASTM A959 S41041.
Can ASTM A959 S41041 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41?
ASTM A959 S41041 and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 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.