Related Material — 62.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 304S31 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 (GB/T 3280-2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 304S31 is typically used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five), while GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is commonly used for used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners..
BS 970 (Part 1) 304S31 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 304S31 vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is a 93.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 62.3%.
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) 304S31
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Condition
Softened, 1000-1100 deg C
Not specified
Tensile Strength
490 MPa min
520-720 MPa
Yield Strength
195 MPa min (0.2% proof)
205-310 MPa
Elongation
40 % min
40-60%
Hardness
183 HB max
187 HB max
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 304S31
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 304S31 Be Substituted With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 304S31 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 304S31 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
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) 304S31 be substituted with GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 304S31 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 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.