Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN38 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN363 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN38 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for tensile strength of 65 tons/sq in min., while BS 970 EN363 is commonly used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for tensile strength 65 tons/sq in min. supplied on tensile strength only or, by special arrangement, on analysis only..
BS 970 EN38 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN363 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN38 vs BS 970 EN363 is a 58.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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 EN38
BS 970 EN363
Tensile Strength
≥1004 MPa (65 tons/sq in, converted)
≥1004 MPa (65 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation
≥13%
Not specified
Condition
Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
min (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN38
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strength of 65 tons/sq in min.
BS 970 EN363
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strength 65 tons/sq in min. Supplied on tensile strength only or, by special arrangement, on analysis only.
Can BS 970 EN38 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN363?
BS 970 EN38 and BS 970 EN363 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 EN38 and BS 970 EN363?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN38 be substituted with BS 970 EN363?
BS 970 EN38 and BS 970 EN363 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.