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BS 970 EN56BM vs BS 970 EN56CM

Strong Match — 94.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN56BM (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN56CM (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN56BM is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN56CM is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN56BM vs BS 970 EN56CM is a 91.7% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.4%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN56BM:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
94.4%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN56BM BS 970 EN56CM
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.18-0.25
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=1.50 <=1.50
Ni (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 12.0-14.0
Mo (%) <=0.60 <=0.60
S (%) <=0.75 <=0.75
Se (%) <=0.60 <=0.60
Zr (%) <=0.60 <=0.60
Pb (%) <=0.35 <=0.35
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 EN56BM BS 970 EN56CM
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation ≥20% ≥20%
Hardness 152-207 HB 152-207 HB
Condition Hardened and tempered P, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Hardened and tempered P, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Can BS 970 EN56BM Be Substituted With BS 970 EN56CM?
BS 970 EN56BM and BS 970 EN56CM overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN56CM is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN56BM in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN56BM and BS 970 EN56CM?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN56BM be substituted with BS 970 EN56CM?
BS 970 EN56BM and BS 970 EN56CM overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN56CM is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN56BM in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.