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BS 970 EN56DM vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10

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

BS 970 EN56DM (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 EN56DM 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 EN56DM vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is a 60.9% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN56DM:
GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH ASTM A959 .- EN 10088-1 1.4006 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
60.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN56DM GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Standard BS 970:1955 GB/T 3280-2015
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.25-0.35 0.08 max
Si (%) <=1.00 1.00 max
Mn (%) <=1.50 2.00 max
Ni (%) <=1.00 8.00-11.00
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 18.00-20.00
Mo (%) <=0.60 Not specified
S (%) <=0.75 0.030 max
Se (%) <=0.60 Not specified
Zr (%) <=0.60 Not specified
Pb (%) <=0.35 Not specified
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 EN56DM GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) 520-720 MPa
Elongation ≥20% 40-60%
Hardness 152-207 HB 187 HB max
Condition Hardened and tempered P, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Yield Strength Not specified 205-310 MPa
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN56DM
Not documented
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN56DM Be Substituted With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN56DM 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 EN56DM
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 EN56DM
0 active listings and RFQs →
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN56DM and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN56DM specifies Mo, Se, Zr, Pb which are not specified for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10.
Can BS 970 EN56DM be substituted with GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN56DM 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.