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BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 vs EN 10088-3 X17CrNi16-2

Strong Match — 88.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and EN 10088-3 X17CrNi16-2 (EN 10088-3:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 is typically used for ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five), while EN 10088-3 X17CrNi16-2 is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products. BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-3 X17CrNi16-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 vs EN 10088-3 X17CrNi16-2 is a 88.1% 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 88.1%.

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
88.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 EN 10088-3 X17CrNi16-2
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 EN 10088-3:2014
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 <=0.030
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.
Mechanical Properties
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 EN 10088-3 X17CrNi16-2
Tensile Strength Not specified <=950 MPa
Hardness Not specified <=295 HB
Condition Not specified Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, size range not stated; hardness for guidance only
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29
Ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
EN 10088-3 X17CrNi16-2
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 Be Substituted With EN 10088-3 X17CrNi16-2?
BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 and EN 10088-3 X17CrNi16-2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 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 10088-3 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 10088-3 X17CrNi16-2?
BS 970 (Part 1) 431S29 and EN 10088-3 X17CrNi16-2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 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.