Strong Match — 100% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 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 BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 is commonly used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five).
BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 is a 100% 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 100%.
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) 316S33
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33
Condition
Not specified
Softened, 1000-1100 deg C
Tensile Strength
Not specified
510 MPa min
Yield Strength
Not specified
205 MPa min (0.2% proof)
Elongation
Not specified
40 % min
Hardness
Not specified
183 HB max
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33
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)
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33?
BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33?
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) 316S33 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33?
BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 316S33 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 316S33 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.