Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN36A (BS 970:1955) and UNI 11234 100Cr6 (UNI 11234:2007) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN36A is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for tensile strengths of 55 (en 36a) and 65 (en 36b, en 36c) tons/sq in min., while UNI 11234 100Cr6 is commonly used for ball bearings,roller bearings,needle bearings,dies,punches,gauges,wear resistant components.
BS 970 EN36A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while UNI 11234 100Cr6 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI), originating from Italy.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN36A vs UNI 11234 100Cr6 is a 67% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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 EN36A
UNI 11234 100Cr6
Tensile Strength
≥849 MPa (55 tons/sq in, converted)
750-1000 MPa
Elongation
≥15%
10-14 %
Condition
Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Yield Strength
Not specified
400-600 MPa
Hardness
Not specified
60-64 HRC
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN36A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strengths of 55 (En 36A) and 65 (En 36B, En 36C) tons/sq in min.
BS 970 EN36A specifies Ni which is not specified for UNI 11234 100Cr6.
Can BS 970 EN36A Be Substituted With UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 EN36A and UNI 11234 100Cr6 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 EN36A and UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 EN36A specifies Ni which is not specified for UNI 11234 100Cr6.
Can BS 970 EN36A be substituted with UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 EN36A and UNI 11234 100Cr6 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.