Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN59 (BS 970:1955) and EN 10088-2 X6CrNi17-1 (EN 10088-2:2014) 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 EN 10088-2 X6CrNi17-1 is commonly used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip.
BS 970 EN59 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-2 X6CrNi17-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN59 vs EN 10088-2 X6CrNi17-1 is a 70.7% 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
EN 10088-2 X6CrNi17-1
Tensile Strength
Not specified
500-750 MPa
Condition
Not specified
Annealed (+A), cold rolled strip, up to 8 mm thick; Elongation is A80 (under 3 mm) or A (3 mm and over), longitudinal and transverse
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=330 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
>=12%
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN59
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
EN 10088-2 X6CrNi17-1
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
Can BS 970 EN59 Be Substituted With EN 10088-2 X6CrNi17-1?
BS 970 EN59 and EN 10088-2 X6CrNi17-1 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 EN 10088-2 X6CrNi17-1?
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 EN 10088-2 X6CrNi17-1?
BS 970 EN59 and EN 10088-2 X6CrNi17-1 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.