Close Alternative — 84.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-3 25CrMoS4 (EN 10083-3:2006) and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10083-3 25CrMoS4 is typically used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6..
EN 10083-3 25CrMoS4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-3 25CrMoS4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 is a 84.6% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 84.6%.
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 25CrMoS4
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25
Condition
Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Not specified
Elongation
12% min
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed (+A): 212 HBW max
Not specified
Tensile Strength
900 to 1100 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
700 MPa min
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-3 25CrMoS4
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
EN 10083-3 25CrMoS4 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25.
Can EN 10083-3 25CrMoS4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25?
EN 10083-3 25CrMoS4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between EN 10083-3 25CrMoS4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25?
EN 10083-3 25CrMoS4 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25.
Can EN 10083-3 25CrMoS4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25?
EN 10083-3 25CrMoS4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.