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BS 970 EN57 vs EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2

Close Alternative — 80.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN57 (BS 970:1955) and EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN57 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN57 vs EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 is a 80.4% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 80.4%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN57:
EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
80.4%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN57 EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.25 0.12-0.22
Si (%) 0.10-1.00 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=1.00 <=1.50
Ni (%) 1.00-3.00 1.50-2.50
Cr (%) 15.5-20.0 15.0-17.0
S (%) <=0.045 <=0.015
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.040
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 EN57 EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2
Tensile Strength ≥849 MPa (55 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥680 MPa (44 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥15% Not specified
Hardness 248 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered (ruling 6), ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN57
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strength of 55 tons/sq in min.
EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2
Not documented
Can BS 970 EN57 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2?
BS 970 EN57 and EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN57 and EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN57 be substituted with EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2?
BS 970 EN57 and EN 10088-1 X17CrNi16-2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.