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EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30

Close Alternative — 74.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 (EN 10083-3:2006) and BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 is typically used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30 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 30NiCrMo16-6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30 is a 74.6% 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 74.6%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
74.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
74.6%
Specifications
Property EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30
Standard EN 10083-3:2006 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.26-0.33 0.26-0.34
Cr (%) 1.20-1.50 1.10-1.40
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.45-0.70
Mo (%) 0.30-0.60 0.20-0.35
Ni (%) 3.3-4.3 3.90-4.30
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
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 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30
Condition Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm Not specified
Elongation 10% min Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed (+A): 270 HBW max Not specified
Tensile Strength 1080 to 1230 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 880 MPa min Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30?
EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30?
EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30.
Can EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30?
EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 835M30 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.