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BS 970 EN361 vs EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2

Close Alternative — 72.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN361 (BS 970:1955) and EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 (EN 10084:2008) 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 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 is commonly used for gears, shafts and automotive transmission components. BS 970 EN361 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN361 vs EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 is a 72.5% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 72.5%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN361:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
72.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
72.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN361 EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10084:2008
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.13-0.17 0.17-0.23
Si (%) <=0.35 <=0.40
Mn (%) 0.70-1.00 0.65-0.95
Ni (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
Cr (%) 0.55-0.80 0.35-0.70
Mo (%) 0.08-0.15 0.15-0.25
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.035
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 EN361 EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2
Tensile Strength ≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥18% Not specified
Condition core, min (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Soft annealed
Hardenability Not specified +H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 41 to 49 HRC
Hardness Not specified Soft annealed: 212 HB max
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 10084 20NiCrMo2-2
Gears, shafts and automotive transmission components
Can BS 970 EN361 Be Substituted With EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2?
BS 970 EN361 and EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN361
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EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2
Round Bar → (5 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5400–6900 mm (212.6–271.65 in)
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BS 970 EN361
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EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN361 and EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN361 be substituted with EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2?
BS 970 EN361 and EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.