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BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 vs EN 10084 15NiCr13

Close Alternative — 76.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and EN 10084 15NiCr13 (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 is typically used for case hardened gears, heavily loaded shafts, while EN 10084 15NiCr13 is commonly used for heavily loaded gears, cams, camshafts. BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10084 15NiCr13 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 vs EN 10084 15NiCr13 is a 76.3% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 76.3%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13:
NF A35-565 100C6 GOST 4543 12HN3A UNI 11234 100Cr6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
76.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
76.3%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 EN 10084 15NiCr13
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 EN 10084:2008
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.10-0.16 0.14-0.20
Mn (%) 0.35-0.60 0.40-0.70
Cr (%) 0.70-1.00 0.60-0.90
Ni (%) 3.00-3.75 3.00-3.50
P (%) Not specified <=0.025
S (%) Not specified <=0.035
Si (%) Not specified <=0.40
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) 655M13 EN 10084 15NiCr13
Condition Case hardened, 19 mm test bar Soft annealed
Tensile Strength 1000 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 9 % min Not specified
Hardenability Not specified +H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 41 to 48 HRC
Hardness Not specified Soft annealed: 229 HB max
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13
Case hardened gears, heavily loaded shafts
EN 10084 15NiCr13
Heavily loaded gears, cams, camshafts
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 Be Substituted With EN 10084 15NiCr13?
BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 and EN 10084 15NiCr13 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 4200–6300 mm (165.35–248.03 in)
EN 10084 15NiCr13
Round Bar → (6 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5200–7000 mm (204.72–275.59 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13
2 active listings and RFQs →
EN 10084 15NiCr13
6 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 and EN 10084 15NiCr13?
EN 10084 15NiCr13 specifies P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 be substituted with EN 10084 15NiCr13?
BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 and EN 10084 15NiCr13 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.