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EN 10083-1 34Cr4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32

Strong Match — 90.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10083-1 34Cr4 (EN 10083-1:1996) and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. EN 10083-1 34Cr4 is typically used for quenched and tempered machine parts (clause 1.1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. EN 10083-1 34Cr4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10083-1 34Cr4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32 is a 90.3% 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 90.3%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10083-1 34Cr4:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
90.3%
Specifications
Property EN 10083-1 34Cr4 BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32
Standard EN 10083-1:1996 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.37 0.30-0.35
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 0.90-1.20
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-0.80
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.040
Si (%) <=0.40 Not specified
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 34Cr4 BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32
Condition Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm Not specified
Elongation 12% min Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed: 223 HB max Not specified
Tensile Strength 900 to 1100 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 700 MPa min Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-1 34Cr4
Quenched and tempered machine parts (clause 1.1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can EN 10083-1 34Cr4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32?
EN 10083-1 34Cr4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-1 34Cr4 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 EN 10083-1 34Cr4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32?
EN 10083-1 34Cr4 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32.
Can EN 10083-1 34Cr4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32?
EN 10083-1 34Cr4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 530A32 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-1 34Cr4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.