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BS 970 EN58A vs EN 10088-1 1.4006

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

BS 970 EN58A (BS 970:1955) and EN 10088-1 1.4006 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN58A is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for tensile strength of 35 tons/sq in min., while EN 10088-1 1.4006 is commonly used for cutlery, turbine blades, fasteners, surgical instruments. BS 970 EN58A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-1 1.4006 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN58A vs EN 10088-1 1.4006 is a 67.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN58A:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
67.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN58A EN 10088-1 1.4006
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.16 0.08–0.15
Si (%) >=0.20 ≤1.00
Mn (%) <=2.00 ≤1.50
Ni (%) 7.0-10.0 ≤0.75
Cr (%) 17.0-20.0 11.5–13.5
S (%) <=0.045 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 EN58A EN 10088-1 1.4006
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) ≥540 MPa (annealed)
Yield Strength ≥185 MPa (12 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥30% ≥18%
Condition , ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Hardness HRC Not specified 36–45 (hardened)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN58A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strength of 35 tons/sq in min.
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Cutlery, turbine blades, fasteners, surgical instruments
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN58A Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 EN58A and EN 10088-1 1.4006 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 EN58A
No active listings currently.
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Sheet → (3 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2700–3400 mm (106.3–133.86 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN58A
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EN 10088-1 1.4006
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN58A and EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 EN58A specifies S, P which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can BS 970 EN58A be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4006?
BS 970 EN58A and EN 10088-1 1.4006 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.