Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN14A (BS 970:1955) and UNI 11234 100Cr6 (UNI 11234:2007) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN14A is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable hardened and tempered for 40/50 (q) and 45/55 (r) tons/sq in according to ruling section; purchaser to state normalised, cold drawn or hardened and tempered q or r. when required as plate, sheet or strip order to bs 1449., while UNI 11234 100Cr6 is commonly used for ball bearings,roller bearings,needle bearings,dies,punches,gauges,wear resistant components.
BS 970 EN14A 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 EN14A vs UNI 11234 100Cr6 is a 65.2% 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 EN14A
UNI 11234 100Cr6
Tensile Strength
≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
750-1000 MPa
Yield Strength
≥324 MPa (21 tons/sq in, converted)
400-600 MPa
Elongation
≥20%
10-14 %
Hardness
152-207 HB
60-64 HRC
Condition
Normalised, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN14A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable hardened and tempered for 40/50 (Q) and 45/55 (R) tons/sq in according to ruling section; purchaser to state normalised, cold drawn or hardened and tempered Q or R. When required as plate, sheet or strip order to BS 1449.
BS 970 EN14A specifies Ni which is not specified for UNI 11234 100Cr6.
Can BS 970 EN14A Be Substituted With UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 EN14A 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 EN14A and UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 EN14A specifies Ni which is not specified for UNI 11234 100Cr6.
Can BS 970 EN14A be substituted with UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 EN14A 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.