Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN58A (BS 970:1955) and GOST 5632 08X18H10 (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 08X18H10 is commonly used for chemical equipment, food processing, general corrosion resistant applications.
BS 970 EN58A is defined under British Standards (BS) (United Kingdom).
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN58A vs GOST 5632 08X18H10 is a 73.7% 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 08X18H10
Tensile Strength
≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
≥520 MPa
Yield Strength
≥185 MPa (12 tons/sq in, converted)
≥205 MPa
Elongation
≥30%
≥40%
Condition
, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
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 08X18H10
Chemical equipment, food processing, general corrosion resistant applications
Can BS 970 EN58A Be Substituted With GOST 5632 08X18H10?
BS 970 EN58A and GOST 5632 08X18H10 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 08X18H10?
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 GOST 5632 08X18H10?
BS 970 EN58A and GOST 5632 08X18H10 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.