Strong Match — 92.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S11 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S11 is typically used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five), while BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is commonly used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five).
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S11 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 316S11 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is a 89.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 92.9%.
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) 316S11
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13
Condition
Softened, 1000-1100 deg C
Softened, 1000-1100 deg C
Tensile Strength
490 MPa min
490 MPa min
Yield Strength
190 MPa min (0.2% proof)
190 MPa min (0.2% proof)
Elongation
40 % min
40 % min
Hardness
183 HB max
183 HB max
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S11
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 316S11 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13?
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S11 and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 316S11 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 316S11 and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13?
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) 316S11 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13?
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S11 and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 316S11 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.