Strong Match — 86% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and EN 10084 18CrMo4 (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 is typically used for case hardening steel (section four), while EN 10084 18CrMo4 is commonly used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1).
BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10084 18CrMo4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 vs EN 10084 18CrMo4 is a 86% 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%.
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) 708M20
EN 10084 18CrMo4
Condition
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Soft annealed
Tensile Strength
930 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
10 % min
Not specified
Hardenability
Not specified
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 39 to 47 HRC
Hardness
Not specified
Soft annealed: 207 HB max
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20
Case hardening steel (section four)
EN 10084 18CrMo4
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
Key Differences
EN 10084 18CrMo4 specifies P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 Be Substituted With EN 10084 18CrMo4?
BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 and EN 10084 18CrMo4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 18CrMo4 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 and EN 10084 18CrMo4?
EN 10084 18CrMo4 specifies P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 be substituted with EN 10084 18CrMo4?
BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 and EN 10084 18CrMo4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 18CrMo4 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.