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BS 970 EN55 vs EN 10088-1 1.4006

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

BS 970 EN55 (BS 970:1955) and EN 10088-1 1.4006 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN55 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars., while EN 10088-1 1.4006 is commonly used for cutlery, turbine blades, fasteners, surgical instruments. BS 970 EN55 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-1 1.4006 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN55 vs EN 10088-1 1.4006 is a 58.1% 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 EN55:
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GOST 5632 08X18H10
Other Stainless Steel Grades to Compare With BS 970 EN55:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
58.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN55 EN 10088-1 1.4006
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.18-0.45 0.08–0.15
Si (%) 1.00-2.50 ≤1.00
Mn (%) <=1.00 ≤1.50
Ni (%) 6.00-12.0 ≤0.75
Cr (%) >=17.0 11.5–13.5
W (%) 2.00-4.00 Not specified
S (%) <=0.045 Not specified
P (%) <=0.045 Not specified
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 EN55 EN 10088-1 1.4006
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥540 MPa (annealed)
Hardness HRC Not specified 36–45 (hardened)
Elongation Not specified ≥18%
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN55
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Cutlery, turbine blades, fasteners, surgical instruments
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN55 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 EN55 and EN 10088-1 1.4006 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 EN55
No active listings currently.
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Sheet → (3 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2700–3400 mm (106.3–133.86 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN55
0 active listings and RFQs →
EN 10088-1 1.4006
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN55 and EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 EN55 specifies W, S, P which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can BS 970 EN55 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 EN55 and EN 10088-1 1.4006 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.