Related Material — 67.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5 (EN 10028-2:2017) and BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5 is typically used for flat products for pressure purposes, while BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6..
EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 is a 67.6% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 67.6%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5
BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32
Tensile Strength
450-600 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=300 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=19%
Not specified
Condition
Usual delivery condition normalized and tempered (+NT), nominal thickness up to 16 mm; transverse direction, Yield Strength is ReH, Elongation is A
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5
Flat products for pressure purposes
BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5 specifies Si, N, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32.
Can EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32?
EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 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 EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32?
EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5 specifies Si, N, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32.
Can EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32?
EN 10028-2 13CrMo4-5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 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.