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EN 10083-1 51CrV4 vs BS 970 EN48A

Related Material — 67.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10083-1 51CrV4 (EN 10083-1:1996) and BS 970 EN48A (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Spring Steel category. EN 10083-1 51CrV4 is typically used for quenched and tempered machine parts (clause 1.1), while BS 970 EN48A is commonly used for bars for oil hardening and tempering. laminated spring plates to this specification shall conform to the dimensional requirements in appendix c.. EN 10083-1 51CrV4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 EN48A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10083-1 51CrV4 vs BS 970 EN48A 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%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10083-1 51CrV4:
EN 10083-3 51CrV4 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 EN 10089 50CrV4 IS 3431 50Cr4V2 IS 5517 55Cr3 IS 3195 65Si7 IS 3431 65Si7 BS 970 EN42C BS 970 EN42D BS 970 EN42F IS 3195 113C6 IS 3195 50Cr4V2
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
67.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
67.6%
Specifications
Property EN 10083-1 51CrV4 BS 970 EN48A
Standard EN 10083-1:1996 BS 970:1955
Category Spring Steel Spring Steel
C (%) 0.47-0.55 0.50-0.60
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 0.55-0.85
Mn (%) 0.70-1.10 0.60-0.90
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
Si (%) <=0.40 1.35-1.65
V (%) 0.10-0.25 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 51CrV4 BS 970 EN48A
Condition Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm Not specified
Elongation 9% min Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed: 248 HB max Not specified
Tensile Strength 1100 to 1300 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 900 MPa min Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-1 51CrV4
Quenched and tempered machine parts (clause 1.1)
BS 970 EN48A
Bars for oil hardening and tempering. Laminated spring plates to this specification shall conform to the dimensional requirements in Appendix C.
Key Differences
Can EN 10083-1 51CrV4 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN48A?
EN 10083-1 51CrV4 and BS 970 EN48A 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10083-1 51CrV4 and BS 970 EN48A?
EN 10083-1 51CrV4 specifies V which is not specified for BS 970 EN48A.
Can EN 10083-1 51CrV4 be substituted with BS 970 EN48A?
EN 10083-1 51CrV4 and BS 970 EN48A 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.