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BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 vs EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2

Strong Match — 86.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 vs EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 is a 86.8% 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 86.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29:
EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH EN 10088-1 1.4006 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 205 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
86.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.20 0.12-0.22
Si (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=1.0 <=1.50
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.015
Cr (%) 15.0-18.0 15.0-17.0
Ni (%) 2.0-3.0 1.50-2.50
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) 431S29
Stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 13).
EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2
Not documented
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2?
BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 and EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 and EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 be substituted with EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2?
BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 and EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.