Minimal Match — 34.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN24 (BS 970:1955) and EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 (EN 10028-2:2017) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN24 is typically used for heavy duty gears, shafts, connecting rods, while EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 is commonly used for flat products for pressure purposes.
BS 970 EN24 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN24 vs EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 is a 52.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 34.8%.
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 EN24
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Tensile Strength
≥772 MPa (50 tons/sq in, converted)
480-630 MPa
Yield Strength
≥587 MPa (38 tons/sq in, converted)
>=310 MPa
Elongation
≥20%
>=18%
Hardness
223-277 HB
Not specified
Condition
Hardened and tempered S, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Usual delivery condition normalized and tempered (+NT), nominal thickness up to 16 mm; transverse direction, Yield Strength is ReH, Elongation is A
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN24
Heavy duty gears, shafts, connecting rods
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Flat products for pressure purposes
Key Differences
BS 970 EN24 specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10.
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 EN24.
Can BS 970 EN24 Be Substituted With EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10?
BS 970 EN24 and EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN24 and EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10?
BS 970 EN24 specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10. EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 EN24.
Can BS 970 EN24 be substituted with EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10?
BS 970 EN24 and EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 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.