Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 (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) 316S13 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) 316S13 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) 316S13 vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is a 71% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 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) 316S13
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Condition
Softened, 1000-1100 deg C
Not specified
Tensile Strength
490 MPa min
520-720 MPa
Yield Strength
190 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) 316S13
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.
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 Be Substituted With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 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) 316S13 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 be substituted with GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 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.