Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN58A (BS 970:1955) and GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 (GOST 5632-2014) 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 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 is commonly used for furnace components, heat exchangers, high temperature applications.
BS 970 EN58A is defined under British Standards (BS) (United Kingdom).
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN58A vs GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 is a 66.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28
Tensile Strength
≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
≥510 MPa
Yield Strength
≥185 MPa (12 tons/sq in, converted)
≥196 MPa
Elongation
≥30%
≥35%
Condition
, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Max Service Temp
Not specified
1050°C
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.
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28
Furnace components, heat exchangers, high temperature applications
Key Differences
BS 970 EN58A specifies S, P which are not specified for GOST 5632 06Kh23N28.
Can BS 970 EN58A Be Substituted With GOST 5632 06Kh23N28?
BS 970 EN58A and GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 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 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28?
BS 970 EN58A specifies S, P which are not specified for GOST 5632 06Kh23N28.
Can BS 970 EN58A be substituted with GOST 5632 06Kh23N28?
BS 970 EN58A and GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 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.