Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN100B (BS 970:1955) and UNI 11234 100Cr6 (UNI 11234:2007) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN100B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while UNI 11234 100Cr6 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI), originating from Italy.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN100B vs UNI 11234 100Cr6 is a 54.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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 EN100B
UNI 11234 100Cr6
Tensile Strength
≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted)
750-1000 MPa
Yield Strength
≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted)
400-600 MPa
Elongation
≥22%
10-14 %
Hardness
201-255 HB
60-64 HRC
Condition
Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
BS 970 EN100B specifies Ni, Mo which are not specified for UNI 11234 100Cr6.
Can BS 970 EN100B Be Substituted With UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 EN100B and UNI 11234 100Cr6 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN100B and UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 EN100B specifies Ni, Mo which are not specified for UNI 11234 100Cr6.
Can BS 970 EN100B be substituted with UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 EN100B and UNI 11234 100Cr6 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.