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BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37 vs BS 970 EN16C

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

BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 EN16C (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN16C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37 vs BS 970 EN16C 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) 605A37:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37 BS 970 EN16C
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.40 0.35-0.40
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 1.30-1.80
Mo (%) 0.22-0.32 0.20-0.35
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.050
Si (%) Not specified 0.10-0.35
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) 605A37 BS 970 EN16C
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength Not specified ≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥22%
Hardness Not specified 201-255 HB
Condition Not specified Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
BS 970 EN16C
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN16C?
BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37 and BS 970 EN16C overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN16C is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37 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) 605A37 and BS 970 EN16C?
BS 970 EN16C specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37 be substituted with BS 970 EN16C?
BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37 and BS 970 EN16C overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN16C is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.