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BS 970 EN57 vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10

Minimal Match — 51.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN57 (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 EN57 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for tensile strength of 55 tons/sq in min., while GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is commonly used for used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.. BS 970 EN57 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 EN57 vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is a 77.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 51.4%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN57:
EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H ASTM A959 .- EN 10088-1 1.4845
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
51.4%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN57 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Standard BS 970:1955 GB/T 3280-2015
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.25 0.08 max
Si (%) 0.10-1.00 1.00 max
Mn (%) <=1.00 2.00 max
Ni (%) 1.00-3.00 8.00-11.00
Cr (%) 15.5-20.0 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 EN57 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Tensile Strength ≥849 MPa (55 tons/sq in, converted) 520-720 MPa
Yield Strength ≥680 MPa (44 tons/sq in, converted) 205-310 MPa
Elongation ≥15% 40-60%
Hardness 248 HB 187 HB max
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.
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.
Can BS 970 EN57 Be Substituted With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN57 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 EN57
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 EN57
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GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN57 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 EN57 be substituted with GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN57 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.