Minimal Match — 33% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN356 (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 EN356 is typically used for heavily stressed gears, differential components, while EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 is commonly used for flat products for pressure purposes.
BS 970 EN356 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 EN356 vs EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 is a 49.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 33%.
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 EN356
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Tensile Strength
850–1000 MPa
480-630 MPa
Case Hardness HRC
60–64
Not specified
Elongation
≥12%
>=18%
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=310 MPa
Condition
Not specified
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 EN356
Heavily stressed gears, differential components
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Flat products for pressure purposes
Key Differences
BS 970 EN356 specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10.
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 specifies Si, P, S, N which are not specified for BS 970 EN356.
Can BS 970 EN356 Be Substituted With EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10?
BS 970 EN356 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 EN356 and EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10?
BS 970 EN356 specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10. EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 specifies Si, P, S, N which are not specified for BS 970 EN356.
Can BS 970 EN356 be substituted with EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10?
BS 970 EN356 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.