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BS 970 EN18A vs BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30

Strong Match — 86.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN18A (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN18A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN18A vs BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30 is a 86.1% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 86.1%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
86.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN18A BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.27-0.32 0.28-0.33
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.65-0.80 0.60-0.80
Cr (%) 0.85-1.15 0.90-1.20
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.040
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.035
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 EN18A BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30
Tensile Strength ≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥22% Not specified
Hardness 201-255 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 4 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN18A
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN18A Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30?
BS 970 EN18A and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN18A 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 EN18A and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30?
BS 970 EN18A specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30.
Can BS 970 EN18A be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30?
BS 970 EN18A and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 530A30 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN18A in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.