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BS 970 EN362 vs EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2

Close Alternative — 79.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN362 (BS 970:1955) and EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN362 is typically used for case hardened gears, cams, shafts, while EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 is commonly used for gears, shafts and automotive transmission components. BS 970 EN362 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 EN362 vs EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 is a 79.7% 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 79.7%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN362:
NF A35-565 100C6 GOST 4543 12HN3A UNI 11234 100Cr6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
79.7%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN362 EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10084:2008
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.18-0.23 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 EN362 EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2
Tensile Strength ≥849 MPa (55 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥15% 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 EN362
Case hardened gears, cams, shafts
EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2
Gears, shafts and automotive transmission components
Can BS 970 EN362 Be Substituted With EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2?
BS 970 EN362 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 EN362
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 6400–6800 mm (251.97–267.72 in)
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)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN362
2 active listings and RFQs →
EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2
5 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN362 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 EN362 be substituted with EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2?
BS 970 EN362 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.