Close Alternative — 78.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 15NiCr13 (EN 10084:2008) and BS 970 EN36A (BS 970:1955) 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 EN36A is commonly used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for tensile strengths of 55 (en 36a) and 65 (en 36b, en 36c) tons/sq in min..
EN 10084 15NiCr13 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 EN36A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 15NiCr13 vs BS 970 EN36A is a 78.3% 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 78.3%.
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 EN36A
Condition
Soft annealed
Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
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
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥849 MPa (55 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation
Not specified
≥15%
Typical Applications
EN 10084 15NiCr13
Heavily loaded gears, cams, camshafts
BS 970 EN36A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strengths of 55 (En 36A) and 65 (En 36B, En 36C) tons/sq in min.
Can EN 10084 15NiCr13 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN36A?
EN 10084 15NiCr13 and BS 970 EN36A 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 10084 15NiCr13 and BS 970 EN36A?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10084 15NiCr13 be substituted with BS 970 EN36A?
EN 10084 15NiCr13 and BS 970 EN36A 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.