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BS 970 EN35 vs BS 970 EN35B

Strong Match — 96.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN35 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN35B (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN35 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN35B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN35 vs BS 970 EN35B is a 96.8% 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 96.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN35:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
96.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
96.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN35 BS 970 EN35B
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.20-0.28 0.23-0.28
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.30-0.60
Ni (%) 1.50-2.00 1.50-2.00
Mo (%) 0.20-0.30 0.20-0.30
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 EN35 BS 970 EN35B
Tensile Strength ≥849 MPa (55 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥15% Not specified
Condition Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN35
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. En 35 suitable for tensile strength of 55 tons/sq in min. En 35A and 35B: special applications, composition only (mechanical properties not part of contractual obligations).
BS 970 EN35B
Not documented
Can BS 970 EN35 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN35B?
BS 970 EN35 and BS 970 EN35B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN35B is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN35 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 EN35 and BS 970 EN35B?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN35 be substituted with BS 970 EN35B?
BS 970 EN35 and BS 970 EN35B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN35B is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN35 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.