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BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11 vs EN 10088-1 1.4006

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and EN 10088-1 1.4006 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11 is typically used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five), while EN 10088-1 1.4006 is commonly used for cutlery, turbine blades, fasteners, surgical instruments. BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-1 1.4006 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11 vs EN 10088-1 1.4006 is a 62.9% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11:
EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 ASTM A959 201L ASTM A959 .- EN 10088-1 1.4401 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
62.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11 EN 10088-1 1.4006
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.030 0.08–0.15
Si (%) <=1.0 ≤1.00
Mn (%) <=2.0 ≤1.50
P (%) <=0.045 Not specified
S (%) <=0.030 Not specified
Cr (%) 17.0-19.0 11.5–13.5
Ni (%) 9.0-12.0 ≤0.75
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) 304S11 EN 10088-1 1.4006
Condition Softened, 1000-1100 deg C Not specified
Tensile Strength 480 MPa min ≥540 MPa (annealed)
Yield Strength 180 MPa min (0.2% proof) Not specified
Elongation 40 % min ≥18%
Hardness 183 HB max Not specified
Hardness HRC Not specified 36–45 (hardened)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Cutlery, turbine blades, fasteners, surgical instruments
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11 and EN 10088-1 1.4006 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11
No active listings currently.
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Sheet → (3 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2700–3400 mm (106.3–133.86 in)
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BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11
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EN 10088-1 1.4006
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11 and EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11 specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11 and EN 10088-1 1.4006 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.