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BS 970 EN58E vs ASTM A959 SS304

Strong Match — 90.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN58E (BS 970:1955) and ASTM A959 SS304 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN58E is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while ASTM A959 SS304 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN58E vs ASTM A959 SS304 is a 90.9% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 90.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN58E:
EN 10088-1 1.4301 ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
90.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN58E ASTM A959 SS304
Standard BS 970:1955 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.08 <=0.07
Si (%) >=0.20 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.00
Ni (%) 8.0-11.0 8.0-11.0
Cr (%) 17.5-20.0 17.5-19.5
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 EN58E ASTM A959 SS304
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 EN58E
Not documented
ASTM A959 SS304
Food processing, chemical equipment, kitchen equipment
Can BS 970 EN58E Be Substituted With ASTM A959 SS304?
BS 970 EN58E and ASTM A959 SS304 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 SS304 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN58E in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN58E
No active listings currently.
ASTM A959 SS304
Sheet → (22 listings)
Thickness: 2–6 mm (0.08–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2500–4100 mm (98.43–161.42 in)
Round Bar → (6 listings)
Diameter: 50–65 mm (1.97–2.56 in)
Length: 2500–6900 mm (98.43–271.65 in)
Plate → (6 listings)
Thickness: 8–12 mm (0.31–0.47 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–3800 mm (98.43–149.61 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN58E
0 active listings and RFQs →
ASTM A959 SS304
34 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN58E and ASTM A959 SS304?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN58E be substituted with ASTM A959 SS304?
BS 970 EN58E and ASTM A959 SS304 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 SS304 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN58E in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.