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BS 970 EN58F vs BS 970 EN58E

Strong Match — 93.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN58F (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN58E (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN58F is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN58E is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN58F vs BS 970 EN58E is a 90.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 93.7%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN58F:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
93.7%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN58F BS 970 EN58E
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.15 <=0.08
Si (%) >=0.20 >=0.20
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.00
Ni (%) 7.0-10.0 8.0-11.0
Cr (%) 17.0-20.0 17.5-20.0
S (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
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 EN58F BS 970 EN58E
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength ≥185 MPa (12 tons/sq in, converted) ≥185 MPa (12 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation ≥30% ≥30%
Condition , ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) , ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Can BS 970 EN58F Be Substituted With BS 970 EN58E?
BS 970 EN58F and BS 970 EN58E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN58E is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN58F in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN58F and BS 970 EN58E?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN58F be substituted with BS 970 EN58E?
BS 970 EN58F and BS 970 EN58E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN58E is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN58F in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.