Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and EN 10088-1 1.4845 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 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 EN 10088-1 1.4845 is commonly used for furnace parts, heat exchangers, kiln components.
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-1 1.4845 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 vs EN 10088-1 1.4845 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 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) 304S31
EN 10088-1 1.4845
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥515 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥205 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥40%
Max Service Temp
Not specified
1100°C continuous
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31
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)
EN 10088-1 1.4845
Furnace parts, heat exchangers, kiln components
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4845.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4845?
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 and EN 10088-1 1.4845 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) 304S31 and EN 10088-1 1.4845?
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4845.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4845?
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 and EN 10088-1 1.4845 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.