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ASTM A959 S41041 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 416S29

Close Alternative — 72.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 S41041 (ASTM A959:2011) and BS 970 (Part 3) 416S29 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) 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 3) 416S29 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; martensitic stainless steel (table 17). ASTM A959 S41041 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 3) 416S29 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 S41041 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 416S29 is a 72.9% 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 72.9%.

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
72.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
72.9%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 S41041 BS 970 (Part 3) 416S29
Standard ASTM A959:2011 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
Al (%) <=0.05 Not specified
C (%) 0.13-0.18 0.14-0.20
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 0.15-0.35
Si (%) <=0.50 <=1.0
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 3) 416S29
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; martensitic stainless steel (Table 17)
Key Differences
Can ASTM A959 S41041 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 416S29?
ASTM A959 S41041 and BS 970 (Part 3) 416S29 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 3) 416S29?
ASTM A959 S41041 specifies Al, Cb which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 416S29.
Can ASTM A959 S41041 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 416S29?
ASTM A959 S41041 and BS 970 (Part 3) 416S29 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.