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BS 970 EN2A/1 vs BS 970 EN2A

Strong Match — 97.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN2A/1 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN2A (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN2A/1 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining, while BS 970 EN2A is commonly used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining. BS 970 EN2A/1 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN2A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN2A/1 vs BS 970 EN2A is a 97.4% 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 97.4%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN2A/1:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
97.4%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN2A/1 BS 970 EN2A
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.10 <=0.12
Mn (%) <=0.50 <=0.50
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN2A/1
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
BS 970 EN2A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
Can BS 970 EN2A/1 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN2A?
BS 970 EN2A/1 and BS 970 EN2A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2A is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2A/1 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 EN2A/1 and BS 970 EN2A?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN2A/1 be substituted with BS 970 EN2A?
BS 970 EN2A/1 and BS 970 EN2A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2A is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2A/1 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.