BS 970 EN31 vs UNI 11234 100Cr6

Minimal Match — 54.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN31 (BS 970:1955) and UNI 11234 100Cr6 (UNI 11234:2007) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN31 is typically used for ball and roller bearings, gauges, dies, while UNI 11234 100Cr6 is commonly used for ball bearings,roller bearings,needle bearings,dies,punches,gauges,wear resistant components. BS 970 EN31 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while UNI 11234 100Cr6 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI), originating from Italy.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN31 vs UNI 11234 100Cr6 is a 81.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 54.4%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN31:
NF A35-565 100C6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 GOST 4543 12HN3A IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
81.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
54.4%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN31 UNI 11234 100Cr6
Standard BS 970:1955 UNI 11234:2007
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.90-1.20 0.93-1.05
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.30-0.75 0.25-0.45
Cr (%) 1.00-1.60 1.35-1.65
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.025
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.025
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 EN31 UNI 11234 100Cr6
Hardness (HB) ≤229 (softened) Not specified
Tensile Strength Not specified 750-1000 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 400-600 MPa
Elongation Not specified 10-14 %
Hardness Not specified 60-64 HRC
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN31
Ball and roller bearings, gauges, dies
UNI 11234 100Cr6
ball bearings,roller bearings,needle bearings,dies,punches,gauges,wear resistant components
Can BS 970 EN31 Be Substituted With UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 EN31 and UNI 11234 100Cr6 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN31
Round Bar → (23 listings)
Diameter: 40–50 mm (1.57–1.97 in)
Length: 2500–7000 mm (98.43–275.59 in)
Flat Bar → (3 listings)
Thickness: 25–25 mm (0.98–0.98 in)
Width: 120–120 mm (4.72–4.72 in)
Length: 2500–3600 mm (98.43–141.73 in)
Hex Bar → (3 listings)
Across Flats: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 2600–3300 mm (102.36–129.92 in)
UNI 11234 100Cr6
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5700–6800 mm (224.41–267.72 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN31
29 active listings and RFQs →
UNI 11234 100Cr6
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN31 and UNI 11234 100Cr6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN31 be substituted with UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 EN31 and UNI 11234 100Cr6 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.