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BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 vs ASTM A959 .-

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and ASTM A959 .- (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 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 ASTM A959 .- is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1). BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while ASTM A959 .- is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 vs ASTM A959 .- is a 66.2% 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%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH EN 10088-1 1.4845 EN 10088-1 1.4401 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
66.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 ASTM A959 .-
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.12 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=2.0 <=1.00
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.040
S (%) 0.15-0.35 <=0.030
Cr (%) 17.0-19.0 18.0-20.0
Ni (%) 8.0-11.0 <=0.50
Ti (%) 5C-0.90 0.07-0.30
Cb (%) Not specified 0.10-0.60
N (%) Not specified <=0.030
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 14, with Table 15 for the cold drawn condition).
ASTM A959 .-
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 .-?
BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 and ASTM A959 .- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 and ASTM A959 .-?
ASTM A959 .- specifies Cb, N which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 be substituted with ASTM A959 .-?
BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 and ASTM A959 .- 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.