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BS 970 EN361 vs EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN361 (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 EN361 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for tensile strength 45 tons/sq in min., while EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 is commonly used for flat products for pressure purposes. BS 970 EN361 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 EN361 vs EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 is a 51.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN361:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
51.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
50%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN361 EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10028-2:2017
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.13-0.17 0.08-0.14
Si (%) <=0.35 <=0.50
Mn (%) 0.70-1.00 0.40-0.80
Ni (%) 0.40-0.70 Not specified
Cr (%) 0.55-0.80 2.00-2.50
Mo (%) 0.08-0.15 0.90-1.10
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.010
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.020
N (%) Not specified <=0.012
Cu (%) Not specified <=0.30
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 EN361 EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Tensile Strength ≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted) 480-630 MPa
Elongation ≥18% >=18%
Condition core, min (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
Yield Strength Not specified >=310 MPa
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN361
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strength 45 tons/sq in min.
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Flat products for pressure purposes
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN361 Be Substituted With EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10?
BS 970 EN361 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN361 and EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10?
BS 970 EN361 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 EN361.
Can BS 970 EN361 be substituted with EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10?
BS 970 EN361 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.