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BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10

Strong Match — 88.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 (GB/T 3280-2015) 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 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is commonly used for used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.. BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is a 88.9% 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 88.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH EN 10088-1 1.4845 EN 10088-1 1.4401 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 GB/T 3280-2015
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.12 0.08 max
Si (%) <=1.0 1.00 max
Mn (%) <=2.0 2.00 max
P (%) <=0.045 0.045 max
S (%) 0.15-0.35 0.030 max
Cr (%) 17.0-19.0 18.00-20.00
Ni (%) 8.0-11.0 8.00-11.00
Ti (%) 5C-0.90 Not specified
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) 325S31 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Tensile Strength Not specified 520-720 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 205-310 MPa
Elongation Not specified 40-60%
Hardness Not specified 187 HB max
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).
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 Be Substituted With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31
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GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Sheet → (2 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2900–3300 mm (114.17–129.92 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31
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GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 specifies Ti which is not specified for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 be substituted with GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.