Strong Match — 97.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 is typically used for stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 13)., while BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 is commonly used for stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 13)..
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 is a 97.2% 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 97.2%.
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) 416S41
Stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 13).
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21
Stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 13).
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 specifies Se which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21?
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 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) 416S41 and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21?
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 specifies Se which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21?
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.