Minimal Match — 32.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10028-2 P295GH (EN 10028-2:2017) and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
EN 10028-2 P295GH is typically used for flat products for pressure purposes, while BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two).
EN 10028-2 P295GH is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10028-2 P295GH vs BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is a 49.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 32.8%.
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 P295GH
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Tensile Strength
460-580 MPa
310 MPa min
Yield Strength
>=295 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=21%
25 % min
Condition
Usual delivery condition normalized (+N), nominal thickness up to 16 mm; transverse direction, Yield Strength is ReH, Elongation is A
As-rolled
Hardness
Not specified
121 HB min
Typical Applications
EN 10028-2 P295GH
Flat products for pressure purposes
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Key Differences
EN 10028-2 P295GH specifies Si, P, S, Nb which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15.
Can EN 10028-2 P295GH Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
EN 10028-2 P295GH and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 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 P295GH and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
EN 10028-2 P295GH specifies Si, P, S, Nb which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15.
Can EN 10028-2 P295GH be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
EN 10028-2 P295GH and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 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.