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BS 970 EN51 vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10

Related Material — 65% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN51 (BS 970:1955) and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 (GB/T 3280-2015) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN51 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars., while GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is commonly used for used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.. BS 970 EN51 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN51 vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is a 65% 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 65%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN51:
ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
65%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
65%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN51 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Standard BS 970:1955 GB/T 3280-2015
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.25-0.35 0.08 max
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 1.00 max
Mn (%) 0.35-0.75 2.00 max
Ni (%) 2.75-3.25 8.00-11.00
Cr (%) <=0.30 18.00-20.00
S (%) <=0.050 0.030 max
P (%) <=0.050 0.045 max
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 EN51 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Tensile Strength Not specified 520-720 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 205-310 MPa
Elongation Not specified 40-60%
Hardness Not specified 187 HB max
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN51
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.
Can BS 970 EN51 Be Substituted With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN51 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 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 EN51
No active listings currently.
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Sheet → (2 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2900–3300 mm (114.17–129.92 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN51
0 active listings and RFQs →
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN51 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN51 be substituted with GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN51 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 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.