Strong Match — 100% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is typically used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 14, with table 15 for the cold drawn condition)., while BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is commonly used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five).
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is a 100% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 100%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Condition
Not specified
Softened, 1000-1100 deg C
Tensile Strength
Not specified
510 MPa min
Yield Strength
Not specified
190 MPa min (0.2% proof)
Elongation
Not specified
40 % min
Hardness
Not specified
183 HB max
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 14, with Table 15 for the cold drawn condition).
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 specifies Se which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 specifies Se which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.