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BS 970 EN54A vs EN 10083-2 C40

Related Material — 55.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN54A (BS 970:1955) and EN 10083-2 C40 (EN 10083-2:2006) are both steel grades. BS 970 EN54A is classified under Stainless Steel, while EN 10083-2 C40 is classified under Carbon Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. BS 970 EN54A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10083-2 C40 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN54A vs EN 10083-2 C40 is a 55.8% 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 55.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN54A:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
55.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
55.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN54A EN 10083-2 C40
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10083-2:2006
Category Stainless Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.37-0.47 0.37-0.44
Si (%) 1.00-2.00 <=0.40
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.50-0.80
Ni (%) 13.0-15.0 <=0.40
Cr (%) 13.0-15.0 <=0.40
W (%) 2.2-3.0 Not specified
Mo (%) 0.40-0.60 <=0.10
Nb (%) 0.16-0.22 Not specified
S (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
Cr+Mo+Ni (%) Not specified <=0.63
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 EN54A EN 10083-2 C40
Condition Not specified Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation Not specified 16% min
Tensile Strength Not specified 650 to 800 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 460 MPa min
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN54A
Not documented
EN 10083-2 C40
Shafts, gears, bolts, machine parts, agricultural equipment
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN54A Be Substituted With EN 10083-2 C40?
BS 970 EN54A and EN 10083-2 C40 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 EN54A
No active listings currently.
EN 10083-2 C40
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5100–6500 mm (200.79–255.91 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN54A
0 active listings and RFQs →
EN 10083-2 C40
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN54A and EN 10083-2 C40?
Different category: BS 970 EN54A is Stainless Steel, EN 10083-2 C40 is Carbon Steel. BS 970 EN54A specifies W, Nb which are not specified for EN 10083-2 C40. EN 10083-2 C40 specifies Cr+Mo+Ni which is not specified for BS 970 EN54A.
Can BS 970 EN54A be substituted with EN 10083-2 C40?
BS 970 EN54A and EN 10083-2 C40 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.