Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-1 2C50 (EN 10083-1:1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
EN 10083-1 2C50 is typically used for quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two).
EN 10083-1 2C50 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 10083-1 2C50 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is a 61% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
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
EN 10083-1 2C50
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Condition
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
As-rolled
Elongation
13% min
25 % min
Hardness
Soft annealed: 217 HB max
121 HB min
Tensile Strength
750 to 900 MPa
310 MPa min
Yield Strength
520 MPa min
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-1 2C50
Quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Key Differences
EN 10083-1 2C50 specifies Cr, Cr+Mo+Ni, Mo, Ni which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15.
Can EN 10083-1 2C50 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
EN 10083-1 2C50 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 10083-1 2C50 and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
EN 10083-1 2C50 specifies Cr, Cr+Mo+Ni, Mo, Ni which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15.
Can EN 10083-1 2C50 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
EN 10083-1 2C50 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.