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BS 970 EN5C vs NF A35-552 XC32

Strong Match — 91.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN5C (BS 970:1955) and NF A35-552 XC32 (NF A35-552:1986) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN5C is typically used for mechanical properties are not part of the contractual obligations of specifications en 5a, en 5b and en 5c., while NF A35-552 XC32 is commonly used for used for axles, shafts, bolts, machine parts, forged components, and agricultural equipment.. BS 970 EN5C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while NF A35-552 XC32 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN5C vs NF A35-552 XC32 is a 91.9% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 91.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN5C:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
91.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN5C NF A35-552 XC32
Standard BS 970:1955 NF A35-552:1986
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.35 0.29-0.35
Si (%) 0.05-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.50-0.80
S (%) <=0.060 0.045 max
P (%) <=0.060 0.045 max
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 EN5C NF A35-552 XC32
Tensile Strength Not specified 550-700 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 320-420 MPa
Elongation Not specified 18-24%
Hardness Not specified 160-210 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN5C
Mechanical properties are not part of the contractual obligations of specifications En 5A, En 5B and En 5C.
NF A35-552 XC32
Used for axles, shafts, bolts, machine parts, forged components, and agricultural equipment.
Can BS 970 EN5C Be Substituted With NF A35-552 XC32?
BS 970 EN5C and NF A35-552 XC32 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that NF A35-552 XC32 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN5C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN5C
No active listings currently.
NF A35-552 XC32
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4700–5500 mm (185.04–216.54 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN5C
0 active listings and RFQs →
NF A35-552 XC32
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN5C and NF A35-552 XC32?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN5C be substituted with NF A35-552 XC32?
BS 970 EN5C and NF A35-552 XC32 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that NF A35-552 XC32 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN5C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.