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EN 10083-3 35NiCr6 vs BS 970 EN111A

Close Alternative — 77.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10083-3 35NiCr6 (EN 10083-3:2006) and BS 970 EN111A (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. EN 10083-3 35NiCr6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 EN111A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10083-3 35NiCr6 vs BS 970 EN111A is a 77.9% 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 77.9%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10083-3 35NiCr6:
NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
77.9%
Specifications
Property EN 10083-3 35NiCr6 BS 970 EN111A
Standard EN 10083-3:2006 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.37 0.33-0.38
Cr (%) 0.80-1.10 0.45-0.75
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-0.90
Ni (%) 1.20-1.60 1.00-1.50
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.050
Si (%) <=0.40 0.10-0.35
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 35NiCr6 BS 970 EN111A
Condition Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm Not specified
Elongation 12% min Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed (+A): 223 HBW max Not specified
Tensile Strength 880 to 1080 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 740 MPa min Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-3 35NiCr6
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1)
BS 970 EN111A
Not documented
Can EN 10083-3 35NiCr6 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN111A?
EN 10083-3 35NiCr6 and BS 970 EN111A 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 35NiCr6 and BS 970 EN111A?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10083-3 35NiCr6 be substituted with BS 970 EN111A?
EN 10083-3 35NiCr6 and BS 970 EN111A 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.