Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN59 (BS 970:1955) and ASTM A276/A276M S30800 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 EN59 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars., while ASTM A276/A276M S30800 is commonly used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished).
BS 970 EN59 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while ASTM A276/A276M S30800 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN59 vs ASTM A276/A276M S30800 is a 70.3% 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%.
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 EN59
ASTM A276/A276M S30800
Tensile Strength
Not specified
>=515 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=205 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
>=40%
Condition
Not specified
Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished, all sizes (first row printed)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN59
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
ASTM A276/A276M S30800
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
Can BS 970 EN59 Be Substituted With ASTM A276/A276M S30800?
BS 970 EN59 and ASTM A276/A276M S30800 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 EN59 and ASTM A276/A276M S30800?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN59 be substituted with ASTM A276/A276M S30800?
BS 970 EN59 and ASTM A276/A276M S30800 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.