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BS 970 EN58H vs EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2

Close Alternative — 74.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN58H (BS 970:1955) and EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN58H is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN58H vs EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 is a 74.9% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 74.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN58H:
EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH ASTM A959 .- EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
74.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
74.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN58H EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.12 <=0.08
Si (%) >=0.20 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.00
Ni (%) 8.0-12.0 10.5-13.5
Cr (%) 17.0-20.0 16.5-18.5
Mo (%) 1.50-2.50 2.00-2.50
S (%) <=0.045 <=0.015
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 EN58H EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2
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
Can BS 970 EN58H Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2?
BS 970 EN58H and EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN58H and EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN58H be substituted with EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2?
BS 970 EN58H and EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.