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BS 970 EN16M vs BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36

Related Material — 65% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN16M (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. BS 970 EN16M is classified under Free Machining Steel, while BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. BS 970 EN16M is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop forgings; bars for machining; bright bars., while BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (table 16). BS 970 EN16M is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN16M vs BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 is a 85.5% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN16M:
IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
65%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN16M BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Free Machining Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.40 0.32-0.40
Si (%) <=0.25 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 1.30-1.80 1.30-1.70
Mo (%) 0.20-0.35 0.22-0.32
S (%) 0.12-0.20 0.15-0.25
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.035
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN16M
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (Table 16)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN16M Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36?
BS 970 EN16M and BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 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 EN16M and BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36?
Different category: BS 970 EN16M is Free Machining Steel, BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 is Alloy Steel.
Can BS 970 EN16M be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36?
BS 970 EN16M and BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 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.