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BS 970 EN56C vs EN 10088-1 1.4401

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

BS 970 EN56C (BS 970:1955) and EN 10088-1 1.4401 (EN 10088-1:2014) 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 EN 10088-1 1.4401 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN56C vs EN 10088-1 1.4401 is a 55.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN56C:
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
55.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN56C EN 10088-1 1.4401
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.18-0.25 ≤0.07
Si (%) <=1.00 ≤1.00
Mn (%) <=1.00 ≤2.00
Ni (%) <=1.00 10.5–13.5
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 16.5–18.5
S (%) <=0.045 Not specified
P (%) <=0.045 Not specified
Mo (%) Not specified 2.0–2.5
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 EN 10088-1 1.4401
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) ≥520 MPa
Yield Strength ≥386 MPa (25 tons/sq in, converted) ≥210 MPa
Elongation ≥25% ≥40%
Hardness 152-207 HB ≤215 HB
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
EN 10088-1 1.4401
Marine, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN56C Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4401?
BS 970 EN56C and EN 10088-1 1.4401 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 EN56C
No active listings currently.
EN 10088-1 1.4401
Sheet → (4 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2500–3400 mm (98.43–133.86 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN56C
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EN 10088-1 1.4401
4 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN56C and EN 10088-1 1.4401?
BS 970 EN56C specifies S, P which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4401. EN 10088-1 1.4401 specifies Mo which is not specified for BS 970 EN56C.
Can BS 970 EN56C be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4401?
BS 970 EN56C and EN 10088-1 1.4401 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.