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BS 970 EN59 vs EN 10088-1 X15CrNiSi20-12

Related Material — 68.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN59 (BS 970:1955) and EN 10088-1 X15CrNiSi20-12 (EN 10088-1:2023) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN59 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-1 X15CrNiSi20-12 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN59 vs EN 10088-1 X15CrNiSi20-12 is a 68.9% 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 68.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN59:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
68.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
68.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN59 EN 10088-1 X15CrNiSi20-12
Standard BS 970:1955 EN 10088-1:2023
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.74-0.84 <=0.20
Si (%) 1.75-2.25 1.50-2.50
Mn (%) 0.20-0.60 <=2.00
Ni (%) 1.15-1.65 11.0-13.0
Cr (%) 19.0-20.5 19.0-21.0
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.015
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.045
N (%) Not specified <=0.10
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN59
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
EN 10088-1 X15CrNiSi20-12
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN59 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X15CrNiSi20-12?
BS 970 EN59 and EN 10088-1 X15CrNiSi20-12 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN59 and EN 10088-1 X15CrNiSi20-12?
EN 10088-1 X15CrNiSi20-12 specifies N which is not specified for BS 970 EN59.
Can BS 970 EN59 be substituted with EN 10088-1 X15CrNiSi20-12?
BS 970 EN59 and EN 10088-1 X15CrNiSi20-12 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.