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BS 970 EN21 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13

Close Alternative — 72.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN21 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN21 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for 45/55 (r) and 50/60 (s) tons/sq in according to ruling section., while BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (table 15). BS 970 EN21 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN21 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 is a 72.8% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 72.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN21:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
72.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
72.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN21 BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.25-0.35 0.10-0.16
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.35-0.75 0.35-0.60
Ni (%) 2.75-3.25 3.00-3.75
Cr (%) <=0.30 0.70-1.00
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.05
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.04
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 EN21 BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13
Tensile Strength ≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥494 MPa (32 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 EN21
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for 45/55 (R) and 50/60 (S) tons/sq in according to ruling section.
BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (Table 15)
Can BS 970 EN21 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13?
BS 970 EN21 and BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN21 and BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN21 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13?
BS 970 EN21 and BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.