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BS 970 EN52 vs EN 10088-1 1.4301

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN52 (BS 970:1955) and EN 10088-1 1.4301 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN52 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars., while EN 10088-1 1.4301 is commonly used for food equipment, chemical vessels, architectural, kitchenware. BS 970 EN52 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-1 1.4301 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN52 vs EN 10088-1 1.4301 is a 62.8% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN52:
ASTM A959 .- EN 10088-1 1.4845 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
62.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN52 EN 10088-1 1.4301
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.40-0.50 ≤0.07
Si (%) 3.00-3.75 ≤1.00
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 ≤2.00
Ni (%) <=0.50 8.0–10.5
Cr (%) 7.50-9.50 17.5–19.5
S (%) <=0.040 ≤0.030
P (%) <=0.040 ≤0.045
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 EN52 EN 10088-1 1.4301
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥520 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified ≥210 MPa
Elongation Not specified ≥45%
Hardness Not specified ≤215 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN52
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
EN 10088-1 1.4301
Food equipment, chemical vessels, architectural, kitchenware
Can BS 970 EN52 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4301?
BS 970 EN52 and EN 10088-1 1.4301 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 EN52
No active listings currently.
EN 10088-1 1.4301
Sheet → (3 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2500–3300 mm (98.43–129.92 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN52
0 active listings and RFQs →
EN 10088-1 1.4301
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN52 and EN 10088-1 1.4301?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN52 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4301?
BS 970 EN52 and EN 10088-1 1.4301 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.