Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 (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) 316S33 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) 316S33 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) 316S33 vs EN 10088-1 1.4006 is a 54.6% 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) 316S33
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Condition
Softened, 1000-1100 deg C
Not specified
Tensile Strength
510 MPa min
≥540 MPa (annealed)
Yield Strength
205 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) 316S33
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 specifies P, S, Mo which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 and EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 specifies P, S, Mo which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 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.