Close Alternative — 71% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 (EN 10083-3:2006) and BS 970 (Part 1) 822M17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 is typically used for heavy duty shafts, crankshafts, gears, high tensile components, while BS 970 (Part 1) 822M17 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)..
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 822M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 822M17 is a 71% 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 71%.
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 34CrNiMo6
BS 970 (Part 1) 822M17
Condition
Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Not specified
Elongation
9% min
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed (+A): 248 HBW max
Not specified
Tensile Strength
1200 to 1400 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
1000 MPa min
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6
Heavy duty shafts, crankshafts, gears, high tensile components
BS 970 (Part 1) 822M17
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 822M17.
Can EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 822M17?
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 822M17 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 34CrNiMo6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 822M17?
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 822M17.
Can EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 822M17?
EN 10083-3 34CrNiMo6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 822M17 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.