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ASTM A959 S42010 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37

Close Alternative — 73.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 S42010 (ASTM A959:2011) and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 S42010 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 is commonly used for stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 13).. ASTM A959 S42010 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 S42010 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 is a 73.1% 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 73.1%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A959 S42010:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 EN 10088-1 1.4401
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
73.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
73.1%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 S42010 BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37
Standard ASTM A959:2011 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.15-0.30 0.20-0.28
Cr (%) 13.5-15.0 12.0-14.0
Mn (%) <=1.00 <=1.5
Mo (%) 0.40-0.85 <=0.60
Ni (%) 0.35-0.85 <=1.00
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.060
S (%) <=0.030 0.15-0.35
Si (%) <=1.00 <=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 S42010
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37
Stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 13).
Can ASTM A959 S42010 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37?
ASTM A959 S42010 and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 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 S42010 and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A959 S42010 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37?
ASTM A959 S42010 and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 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.