Close Alternative — 76.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 832M13 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 832M13 is typically used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)., while EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 is commonly used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1).
BS 970 (Part 1) 832M13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 832M13 vs EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 is a 76.9% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 76.9%.
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) 832M13
EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4
Condition
Not specified
Soft annealed
Hardenability
Not specified
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 39 to 47 HRC
Hardness
Not specified
Soft annealed: 241 HB max
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 832M13
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
Key Differences
EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 832M13.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 832M13 Be Substituted With EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4?
BS 970 (Part 1) 832M13 and EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 832M13 and EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4?
EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 832M13.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 832M13 be substituted with EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4?
BS 970 (Part 1) 832M13 and EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.