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BS 970 EN37 vs BS 970 EN111A

Related Material — 68.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN37 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN111A (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN37 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN111A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN37 vs BS 970 EN111A is a 68.6% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 68.6%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
68.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
68.6%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN37 BS 970 EN111A
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) <=0.16 0.33-0.38
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) <=0.45 0.60-0.90
Ni (%) 4.50-5.20 1.00-1.50
Cr (%) <=0.30 0.45-0.75
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
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 EN37 BS 970 EN111A
Tensile Strength ≥618 MPa (40 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥20% Not specified
Condition Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN37
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strength of 40 tons/sq in min.
BS 970 EN111A
Not documented
Can BS 970 EN37 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN111A?
BS 970 EN37 and BS 970 EN111A 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 EN37 and BS 970 EN111A?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN37 be substituted with BS 970 EN111A?
BS 970 EN37 and BS 970 EN111A 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.