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BS 970 EN56C vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10

Minimal Match — 47.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN56C (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 EN56C 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 EN56C vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is a 71.3% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 47.5%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN56C:
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 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 ASTM A959 .- EN 10088-1 1.4006 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
47.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN56C GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Standard BS 970:1955 GB/T 3280-2015
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.18-0.25 0.08 max
Si (%) <=1.00 1.00 max
Mn (%) <=1.00 2.00 max
Ni (%) <=1.00 8.00-11.00
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 18.00-20.00
S (%) <=0.045 0.030 max
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 EN56C GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) 520-720 MPa
Yield Strength ≥386 MPa (25 tons/sq in, converted) 205-310 MPa
Elongation ≥25% 40-60%
Hardness 152-207 HB 187 HB max
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
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.
Can BS 970 EN56C Be Substituted With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN56C 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 EN56C
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 EN56C
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GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN56C and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN56C be substituted with GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN56C 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.