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BS 970 EN56A vs EN 10088-1 1.4301

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

BS 970 EN56A (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 EN56A 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 EN56A vs EN 10088-1 1.4301 is a 67.4% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN56A:
ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4845 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
67.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN56A EN 10088-1 1.4301
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.12 ≤0.07
Si (%) <=1.00 ≤1.00
Mn (%) <=1.00 ≤2.00
Ni (%) <=1.00 8.0–10.5
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 17.5–19.5
S (%) <=0.045 ≤0.030
P (%) <=0.045 ≤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 EN56A EN 10088-1 1.4301
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) ≥520 MPa
Yield Strength ≥386 MPa (25 tons/sq in, converted) ≥210 MPa
Elongation ≥25% ≥45%
Hardness 152-207 HB ≤215 HB
Condition Hardened and tempered P (ruling 6), ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN56A
Not documented
EN 10088-1 1.4301
Food equipment, chemical vessels, architectural, kitchenware
Can BS 970 EN56A Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4301?
BS 970 EN56A 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 EN56A
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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)
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BS 970 EN56A
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EN 10088-1 1.4301
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN56A 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 EN56A be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4301?
BS 970 EN56A 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.