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EN 10084 15NiCr13 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13

Close Alternative — 77.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10084 15NiCr13 (EN 10084:2008) and BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. EN 10084 15NiCr13 is typically used for heavily loaded gears, cams, camshafts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13 is commonly used for case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, table 10).. EN 10084 15NiCr13 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10084 15NiCr13 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13 is a 77.4% 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 77.4%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10084 15NiCr13:
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A GOST 4543 12HN3A NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
77.4%
Specifications
Property EN 10084 15NiCr13 BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13
Standard EN 10084:2008 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.14-0.20 0.10-0.16
Cr (%) 0.60-0.90 0.70-1.00
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.35-0.60
Ni (%) 3.00-3.50 3.00-3.75
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.040
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 10084 15NiCr13 BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13
Condition Soft annealed Not specified
Hardenability +H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 41 to 48 HRC Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed: 229 HB max Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10084 15NiCr13
Heavily loaded gears, cams, camshafts
BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13
Case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, Table 10).
Key Differences
Can EN 10084 15NiCr13 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13?
EN 10084 15NiCr13 and BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13 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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EN 10084 15NiCr13
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Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5200–7000 mm (204.72–275.59 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10084 15NiCr13 and BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13?
EN 10084 15NiCr13 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13.
Can EN 10084 15NiCr13 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13?
EN 10084 15NiCr13 and BS 970 (Part 1) 655H13 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.