Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN56AM (BS 970:1955) and GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 (GOST 5632-2014) 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 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 is commonly used for furnace components, heat exchangers, high temperature applications.
BS 970 EN56AM is defined under British Standards (BS) (United Kingdom).
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN56AM vs GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 is a 54.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28
Tensile Strength
≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
≥510 MPa
Elongation
≥20%
≥35%
Hardness
152-207 HB
Not specified
Condition
Hardened and tempered P, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥196 MPa
Max Service Temp
Not specified
1050°C
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN56AM
Suitable for 35/45 (P), 45/55 (R), 50/60 (S) tons/sq in.
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28
Furnace components, heat exchangers, high temperature applications
Key Differences
BS 970 EN56AM specifies Mo, S, Se, Zr which are not specified for GOST 5632 06Kh23N28.
Can BS 970 EN56AM Be Substituted With GOST 5632 06Kh23N28?
BS 970 EN56AM 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN56AM and GOST 5632 06Kh23N28?
BS 970 EN56AM specifies Mo, S, Se, Zr which are not specified for GOST 5632 06Kh23N28.
Can BS 970 EN56AM be substituted with GOST 5632 06Kh23N28?
BS 970 EN56AM 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.