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BS 970 EN21A vs BS 970 EN12

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN21A (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN12 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN21A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN12 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN21A vs BS 970 EN12 is a 79.4% 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 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN21A:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN21A BS 970 EN12
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.20-0.30 0.30-0.45
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) <=0.60 <=1.50
Ni (%) 2.50-3.50 0.60-1.00
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 EN21A BS 970 EN12
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength Not specified ≥309 MPa (20 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥20%
Hardness Not specified 152-207 HB
Condition Not specified Normalised, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN21A
Not documented
BS 970 EN12
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable in hardened and tempered condition for tensile range 40/50 (Q) tons/sq in; purchaser to state normalised or hardened and tempered.
Can BS 970 EN21A Be Substituted With BS 970 EN12?
BS 970 EN21A and BS 970 EN12 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 EN21A and BS 970 EN12?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN21A be substituted with BS 970 EN12?
BS 970 EN21A and BS 970 EN12 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.