BS 970 EN56A vs GOST 5632 06Kh23N28

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

BS 970 EN56A (BS 970:1955) and GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 (GOST 5632-2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN56A is defined under British Standards (BS) (United Kingdom).

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN56A vs GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 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 .- EN 10088-1 1.4845 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 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 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28
Standard BS 970:1955 GOST 5632-2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.12 ≤0.06
Si (%) <=1.00 ≤0.80
Mn (%) <=1.00 ≤2.00
Ni (%) <=1.00 26.0–29.0
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 22.0–25.0
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 EN56A GOST 5632 06Kh23N28
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) ≥510 MPa
Yield Strength ≥386 MPa (25 tons/sq in, converted) ≥196 MPa
Elongation ≥25% ≥35%
Hardness 152-207 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered P (ruling 6), ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Max Service Temp Not specified 1050°C
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN56A
Not documented
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28
Furnace components, heat exchangers, high temperature applications
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN56A Be Substituted With GOST 5632 06Kh23N28?
BS 970 EN56A and GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 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
No active listings currently.
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28
Sheet → (2 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 3100–3400 mm (122.05–133.86 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN56A
0 active listings and RFQs →
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN56A and GOST 5632 06Kh23N28?
BS 970 EN56A specifies S, P which are not specified for GOST 5632 06Kh23N28.
Can BS 970 EN56A be substituted with GOST 5632 06Kh23N28?
BS 970 EN56A and GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 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.