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BS 970 EN12C vs EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10

Minimal Match — 33.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN12C (BS 970:1955) and EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 (EN 10028-2:2017) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN12C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN12C vs EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 is a 49.7% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 33.2%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN12C:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
49.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
33.2%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN12C EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10028-2:2017
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.40-0.45 0.08-0.14
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 <=0.50
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.40-0.80
Ni (%) 0.60-1.00 Not specified
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.010
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.020
N (%) Not specified <=0.012
Cr (%) Not specified 2.00-2.50
Cu (%) Not specified <=0.30
Mo (%) Not specified 0.90-1.10
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 EN12C EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) 480-630 MPa
Yield Strength ≥309 MPa (20 tons/sq in, converted) >=310 MPa
Elongation ≥20% >=18%
Hardness 152-207 HB Not specified
Condition Normalised, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Usual delivery condition normalized and tempered (+NT), nominal thickness up to 16 mm; transverse direction, Yield Strength is ReH, Elongation is A
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN12C
Not documented
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Flat products for pressure purposes
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN12C Be Substituted With EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10?
BS 970 EN12C and EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN12C and EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10?
BS 970 EN12C specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10. EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 specifies N, Cr, Cu, Mo which are not specified for BS 970 EN12C.
Can BS 970 EN12C be substituted with EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10?
BS 970 EN12C and EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 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.