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EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 vs BS 970 EN36A

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 (EN 10084:2008) and BS 970 EN36A (BS 970:1955) 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 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 10NiCr5-4 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 10NiCr5-4 vs BS 970 EN36A is a 69.9% 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 69.9%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
69.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 BS 970 EN36A
Standard EN 10084:2008 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.07-0.12 <=0.15
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 0.60-1.10
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.30-0.60
Ni (%) 1.20-1.50 3.00-3.75
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
Si (%) <=0.40 0.10-0.35
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 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: 32 to 41 HRC Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed: 192 HB max Not specified
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥849 MPa (55 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥15%
Typical Applications
EN 10084 10NiCr5-4
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
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 10NiCr5-4 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN36A?
EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 and BS 970 EN36A 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 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 10NiCr5-4 be substituted with BS 970 EN36A?
EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 and BS 970 EN36A 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.