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BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 vs EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2

Strong Match — 86.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 (EN 10088-1:2023) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 vs EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 is a 86.8% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 86.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH ASTM A959 205 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
86.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 EN 10088-1:2023
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.20 0.12-0.22
Si (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=1.0 <=1.50
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.015
Cr (%) 15.0-18.0 15.0-17.0
Ni (%) 2.0-3.0 1.50-2.50
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29
Ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2
Not documented
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2?
BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 and EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 and EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2?
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) 431S29 be substituted with EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2?
BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 and EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.