Close Alternative — 73.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 (EN 10083-3:2006) and BS 970 (Part 1) 945M38 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 is typically used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 945M38 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 39NiCrMo3 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 945M38 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 945M38 is a 73.4% 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 73.4%.
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 39NiCrMo3
BS 970 (Part 1) 945M38
Condition
Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Not specified
Elongation
11% min
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed (+A): 240 HBW max
Not specified
Tensile Strength
980 to 1180 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
785 MPa min
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 945M38
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 945M38.
Can EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 945M38?
EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 945M38 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 39NiCrMo3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 945M38?
EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 945M38.
Can EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 945M38?
EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 945M38 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.