Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S15 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and GOST 5632 08X18H10 (GOST 5632-2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S15 is typically used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (table 18), while GOST 5632 08X18H10 is commonly used for chemical equipment, food processing, general corrosion resistant applications.
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S15 is defined under British Standards (BS) (United Kingdom).
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 304S15 vs GOST 5632 08X18H10 is a 81.7% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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 (Part 3) 304S15
GOST 5632 08X18H10
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥520 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥205 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥40%
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S15
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (Table 18)
GOST 5632 08X18H10
Chemical equipment, food processing, general corrosion resistant applications
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 304S15 Be Substituted With GOST 5632 08X18H10?
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S15 and GOST 5632 08X18H10 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 (Part 3) 304S15 and GOST 5632 08X18H10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 304S15 be substituted with GOST 5632 08X18H10?
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S15 and GOST 5632 08X18H10 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.