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EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40

Related Material — 65.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 (EN 10083-3:2006) and BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 is typically used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1), while BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 is commonly used for high tensile shafts, gears, crankshafts. EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 is a 65.5% 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 65.5%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
65.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
65.5%
Specifications
Property EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40
Standard EN 10083-3:2006 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.32-0.39 0.36-0.44
Cr (%) 1.60-2.00 1.00-1.40
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.45-0.70
Mo (%) 0.25-0.45 0.20-0.35
Ni (%) 3.6-4.1 1.30-1.70
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.040
Si (%) <=0.40 0.10-0.40
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 36NiCrMo16 BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40
Condition Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm Not specified
Elongation 9% min Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed (+A): 269 HBW max Not specified
Tensile Strength 1250 to 1450 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 1050 MPa min Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1)
BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40
High tensile shafts, gears, crankshafts
Can EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40?
EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 and BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16
No active listings currently.
BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 6200–6500 mm (244.09–255.91 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 and BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40?
EN 10083-3 36NiCrMo16 and BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 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.