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BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 vs EN 10088-1 1.4301

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and EN 10088-1 1.4301 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 is typically used for ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five), while EN 10088-1 1.4301 is commonly used for food equipment, chemical vessels, architectural, kitchenware. BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-1 1.4301 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 vs EN 10088-1 1.4301 is a 62.8% 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%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H ASTM A959 .- EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
62.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 EN 10088-1 1.4301
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.14-0.20 ≤0.07
Si (%) <=1.0 ≤1.00
Mn (%) <=1.0 ≤2.00
P (%) <=0.040 ≤0.045
S (%) <=0.030 ≤0.030
Cr (%) 11.5-13.5 17.5–19.5
Ni (%) <=1.00 8.0–10.5
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) 420S29 EN 10088-1 1.4301
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥520 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified ≥210 MPa
Elongation Not specified ≥45%
Hardness Not specified ≤215 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29
Ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
EN 10088-1 1.4301
Food equipment, chemical vessels, architectural, kitchenware
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4301?
BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 and EN 10088-1 1.4301 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29
No active listings currently.
EN 10088-1 1.4301
Sheet → (3 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2500–3300 mm (98.43–129.92 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29
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EN 10088-1 1.4301
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 and EN 10088-1 1.4301?
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) 420S29 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4301?
BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 and EN 10088-1 1.4301 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.