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BS 970 EN56AM vs EN 10088-1 1.4006

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

BS 970 EN56AM (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 EN56AM is typically used for suitable for 35/45 (p), 45/55 (r), 50/60 (s) tons/sq in., while EN 10088-1 1.4006 is commonly used for cutlery, turbine blades, fasteners, surgical instruments. BS 970 EN56AM 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 EN56AM vs EN 10088-1 1.4006 is a 59.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN56AM:
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
59.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN56AM EN 10088-1 1.4006
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.12 0.08–0.15
Si (%) <=1.00 ≤1.00
Mn (%) <=1.50 ≤1.50
Ni (%) <=1.00 ≤0.75
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 11.5–13.5
Mo (%) <=0.60 Not specified
S (%) <=0.75 Not specified
Se (%) <=0.60 Not specified
Zr (%) <=0.60 Not specified
Pb (%) <=0.35 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 EN56AM EN 10088-1 1.4006
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) ≥540 MPa (annealed)
Elongation ≥20% ≥18%
Hardness 152-207 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered P, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Hardness HRC Not specified 36–45 (hardened)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN56AM
Suitable for 35/45 (P), 45/55 (R), 50/60 (S) tons/sq in.
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Cutlery, turbine blades, fasteners, surgical instruments
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN56AM Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 EN56AM 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 EN56AM
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 EN56AM
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 EN56AM and EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 EN56AM specifies Mo, S, Se, Zr which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can BS 970 EN56AM be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 EN56AM 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.