Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 (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) 416S37 is typically used for ferritic and martensitic 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) 416S37 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) 416S37 vs EN 10088-1 1.4006 is a 58.9% 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) 416S37
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥540 MPa (annealed)
Hardness HRC
Not specified
36–45 (hardened)
Elongation
Not specified
≥18%
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37
Ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 specifies P, S, Mo which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 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) 416S37 and EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 specifies P, S, Mo which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 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.