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BS 970 EN58D vs ASTM A959 SS310

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN58D (BS 970:1955) and ASTM A959 SS310 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN58D is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while ASTM A959 SS310 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN58D vs ASTM A959 SS310 is a 73.9% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN58D:
EN 10088-1 1.4845 ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
73.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN58D ASTM A959 SS310
Standard BS 970:1955 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.16 <=0.25
Si (%) >=0.20 <=1.50
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.00
Ni (%) 11.0-14.0 19.0-22.0
Cr (%) 11.0-14.0 24.0-26.0
S (%) <=0.045 <=0.030
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
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 EN58D ASTM A959 SS310
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥185 MPa (12 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥30% Not specified
Condition , ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN58D
Not documented
ASTM A959 SS310
Furnace parts, heat exchangers, kiln components
Can BS 970 EN58D Be Substituted With ASTM A959 SS310?
BS 970 EN58D and ASTM A959 SS310 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 EN58D
No active listings currently.
ASTM A959 SS310
Sheet → (3 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 3000–3500 mm (118.11–137.8 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN58D
0 active listings and RFQs →
ASTM A959 SS310
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN58D and ASTM A959 SS310?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN58D be substituted with ASTM A959 SS310?
BS 970 EN58D and ASTM A959 SS310 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.