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BS 970 EN17 vs BS 970 EN16D

Strong Match — 90.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN17 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN16D (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN16D is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN17 vs BS 970 EN16D is a 85.7% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 90.5%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
90.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN17 BS 970 EN16D
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.40 0.25-0.35
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 1.30-1.80 1.30-1.80
Mo (%) 0.35-0.55 0.20-0.35
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
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 EN17 BS 970 EN16D
Tensile Strength ≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted) ≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength ≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted) ≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation ≥22% ≥22%
Hardness 201-255 HB 201-255 HB
Condition Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN17
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for 45/55 (R), 50/60 (S), 55/65 (T), 60/70 (U), 65/75 (V) tons/sq in according to ruling section.
BS 970 EN16D
Not documented
Can BS 970 EN17 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN16D?
BS 970 EN17 and BS 970 EN16D overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN16D is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN17 and BS 970 EN16D?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN17 be substituted with BS 970 EN16D?
BS 970 EN17 and BS 970 EN16D overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN16D is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.