Strong Match — 86.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-3 20MnB5 (EN 10083-3:2006) and BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10083-3 20MnB5 is typically used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20 is commonly used for through hardening boron steel (section three).
EN 10083-3 20MnB5 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-3 20MnB5 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20 is a 86.6% 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 86.6%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10083-3 20MnB5
BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20
Condition
Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Not specified
Elongation
14% min
Not specified
Tensile Strength
900 to 1050 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
700 MPa min
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-3 20MnB5
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20
Through hardening boron steel (section three)
Key Differences
EN 10083-3 20MnB5 specifies P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20.
Can EN 10083-3 20MnB5 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20?
EN 10083-3 20MnB5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-3 20MnB5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between EN 10083-3 20MnB5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20?
EN 10083-3 20MnB5 specifies P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20.
Can EN 10083-3 20MnB5 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20?
EN 10083-3 20MnB5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 170H20 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10083-3 20MnB5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.