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BS 970 EN56AM vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10

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

BS 970 EN56AM (BS 970:1955) and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 (GB/T 3280-2015) 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 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is commonly used for used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.. BS 970 EN56AM is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN56AM vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is a 66.5% 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:
EN 10088-1 1.4006 ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
66.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN56AM GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Standard BS 970:1955 GB/T 3280-2015
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.12 0.08 max
Si (%) <=1.00 1.00 max
Mn (%) <=1.50 2.00 max
Ni (%) <=1.00 8.00-11.00
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 18.00-20.00
Mo (%) <=0.60 Not specified
S (%) <=0.75 0.030 max
Se (%) <=0.60 Not specified
Zr (%) <=0.60 Not specified
Pb (%) <=0.35 Not specified
P (%) <=0.045 0.045 max
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 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) 520-720 MPa
Elongation ≥20% 40-60%
Hardness 152-207 HB 187 HB max
Condition Hardened and tempered P, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Yield Strength Not specified 205-310 MPa
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN56AM
Suitable for 35/45 (P), 45/55 (R), 50/60 (S) tons/sq in.
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN56AM Be Substituted With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN56AM and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 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.
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Sheet → (2 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2900–3300 mm (114.17–129.92 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN56AM
0 active listings and RFQs →
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN56AM and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN56AM specifies Mo, Se, Zr, Pb which are not specified for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10.
Can BS 970 EN56AM be substituted with GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN56AM and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 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.