Related Material — 69.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 (EN 10084:2008) and BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 is typically used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17 is a 69.1% 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 69.1%.
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 10NiCr5-4
BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17
Condition
Soft annealed
Not specified
Hardenability
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 32 to 41 HRC
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed: 192 HB max
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10084 10NiCr5-4
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 specifies P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17.
Can EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17?
EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17 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.
What is the difference between EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17?
EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 specifies P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17.
Can EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17?
EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17 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.