Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and EN 10088-1 1.4845 (EN 10088-1:2014) 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 EN 10088-1 1.4845 is commonly used for furnace parts, heat exchangers, kiln components.
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-1 1.4845 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 vs EN 10088-1 1.4845 is a 58.9% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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
EN 10088-1 1.4845
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥515 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥205 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥40%
Max Service Temp
Not specified
1100°C continuous
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).
EN 10088-1 1.4845
Furnace parts, heat exchangers, kiln components
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 specifies P, S, Mo, Se which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4845.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4845?
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 and EN 10088-1 1.4845 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 and EN 10088-1 1.4845?
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 specifies P, S, Mo, Se which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4845.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4845?
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 and EN 10088-1 1.4845 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.