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BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 vs BS 970 EN56DM

Strong Match — 88.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and BS 970 EN56DM (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN56DM is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 vs BS 970 EN56DM is a 88.2% 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 88.2%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 06Kh23N28
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.2%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 BS 970 EN56DM
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 BS 970:1955
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.20-0.28 0.25-0.35
Si (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=1.5 <=1.50
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.045
S (%) 0.15-0.35 <=0.75
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 12.0-14.0
Mo (%) <=0.60 <=0.60
Ni (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Se (%) Not specified <=0.60
Zr (%) Not specified <=0.60
Pb (%) Not specified <=0.35
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) 416S37 BS 970 EN56DM
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥20%
Hardness Not specified 152-207 HB
Condition Not specified Hardened and tempered P, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; martensitic stainless steel (Table 17)
BS 970 EN56DM
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN56DM?
BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 and BS 970 EN56DM overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN56DM is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 and BS 970 EN56DM?
BS 970 EN56DM specifies Se, Zr, Pb which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 be substituted with BS 970 EN56DM?
BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 and BS 970 EN56DM overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN56DM is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 416S37 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.