Minimal Match — 55% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN58A (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 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 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is commonly used for used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners..
BS 970 EN58A 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 EN58A vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is a 82.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 55%.
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
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Tensile Strength
≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
520-720 MPa
Yield Strength
≥185 MPa (12 tons/sq in, converted)
205-310 MPa
Elongation
≥30%
40-60%
Condition
, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Hardness
Not specified
187 HB max
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.
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.
Can BS 970 EN58A Be Substituted With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN58A 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN58A 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 EN58A be substituted with GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 EN58A 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.