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BS 970 EN56C vs ASTM A959 .-

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

BS 970 EN56C (BS 970:1955) and ASTM A959 .- (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN56C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while ASTM A959 .- is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN56C vs ASTM A959 .- is a 70.2% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN56C:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
70.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN56C ASTM A959 .-
Standard BS 970:1955 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.18-0.25 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Ni (%) <=1.00 <=0.50
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 18.0-20.0
S (%) <=0.045 <=0.030
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.040
Cb (%) Not specified 0.10-0.60
N (%) Not specified <=0.030
Ti (%) Not specified 0.07-0.30
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 EN56C ASTM A959 .-
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥386 MPa (25 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥25% Not specified
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
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN56C
Not documented
ASTM A959 .-
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN56C Be Substituted With ASTM A959 .-?
BS 970 EN56C and ASTM A959 .- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN56C and ASTM A959 .-?
ASTM A959 .- specifies Cb, N, Ti which are not specified for BS 970 EN56C.
Can BS 970 EN56C be substituted with ASTM A959 .-?
BS 970 EN56C and ASTM A959 .- 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.