BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32 vs BS 970 EN16B

Strong Match — 87.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 EN16B (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN16B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32 vs BS 970 EN16B is a 87.5% 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 87.5%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32 BS 970 EN16B
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.29-0.35 0.30-0.35
Mn (%) 1.25-1.75 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) 605H32 BS 970 EN16B
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) 605H32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
BS 970 EN16B
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN16B?
BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32 and BS 970 EN16B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN16B is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32 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) 605H32 and BS 970 EN16B?
BS 970 EN16B specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32 be substituted with BS 970 EN16B?
BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32 and BS 970 EN16B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN16B is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.