Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and GOST 5632 08X18H10 (GOST 5632-2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 is typically used for ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five), while GOST 5632 08X18H10 is commonly used for chemical equipment, food processing, general corrosion resistant applications.
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 is defined under British Standards (BS) (United Kingdom).
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 vs GOST 5632 08X18H10 is a 53.5% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
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) 416S21
GOST 5632 08X18H10
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥520 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥205 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥40%
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21
Ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
GOST 5632 08X18H10
Chemical equipment, food processing, general corrosion resistant applications
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 specifies Mo which is not specified for GOST 5632 08X18H10.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 Be Substituted With GOST 5632 08X18H10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 and GOST 5632 08X18H10 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) 416S21 and GOST 5632 08X18H10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 specifies Mo which is not specified for GOST 5632 08X18H10.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 be substituted with GOST 5632 08X18H10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S21 and GOST 5632 08X18H10 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.