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BS 970 EN56CM vs EN 10088-1 1.4401

Minimal Match — 33.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN56CM (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 EN56CM 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 EN56CM vs EN 10088-1 1.4401 is a 50.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 33.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN56CM:
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
50.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
33.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN56CM 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 (%) <=1.50 ≤2.00
Ni (%) <=1.00 10.5–13.5
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 16.5–18.5
Mo (%) <=0.60 2.0–2.5
S (%) <=0.75 Not specified
Se (%) <=0.60 Not specified
Zr (%) <=0.60 Not specified
Pb (%) <=0.35 Not specified
P (%) <=0.045 Not specified
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 EN56CM EN 10088-1 1.4401
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) ≥520 MPa
Elongation ≥20% ≥40%
Hardness 152-207 HB ≤215 HB
Condition Hardened and tempered P, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Yield Strength Not specified ≥210 MPa
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN56CM
Not documented
EN 10088-1 1.4401
Marine, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN56CM Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4401?
BS 970 EN56CM 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 EN56CM
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 EN56CM
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EN 10088-1 1.4401
4 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN56CM and EN 10088-1 1.4401?
BS 970 EN56CM specifies S, Se, Zr, Pb which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4401.
Can BS 970 EN56CM be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4401?
BS 970 EN56CM 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.