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BS 970 EN46 vs BS 970 EN42

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN46 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN42 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Spring Steel category. BS 970 EN46 is typically used for bars for water hardening and tempering. laminated spring plates to this specification shall conform to the dimensional requirements in appendix c., while BS 970 EN42 is commonly used for springs, chisels, punches, cutting tools. BS 970 EN46 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN42 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN46 vs BS 970 EN42 is a 78.4% 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 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN46:
IS 3431 55Si7 EN 10089 55Si7 IS 4367 55Si7 IS 3431 50Cr4V2 IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7 IS 3195 113C6 IS 3195 50Cr4V2 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 EN 10083-3 51CrV4 IS 3195 52Cr4Mo2V IS 5517 55Cr3 IS 3195 55Si7
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
78.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN46 BS 970 EN42
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Spring Steel Spring Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.70-0.85
Si (%) 1.50-2.00 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.70-1.00 0.55-0.75
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.
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN46
Bars for water hardening and tempering. Laminated spring plates to this specification shall conform to the dimensional requirements in Appendix C.
BS 970 EN42
Springs, chisels, punches, cutting tools
Can BS 970 EN46 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN42?
BS 970 EN46 and BS 970 EN42 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN46
No active listings currently.
BS 970 EN42
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5200–6900 mm (204.72–271.65 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN46
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 EN42
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN46 and BS 970 EN42?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN46 be substituted with BS 970 EN42?
BS 970 EN46 and BS 970 EN42 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.