Strong Match — 85.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 17CrS3 (EN 10084:2008) and BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10084 17CrS3 is typically used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 is commonly used for case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, table 10)..
EN 10084 17CrS3 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 17CrS3 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 is a 85.6% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 85.6%.
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 17CrS3
BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17
Condition
Soft annealed
Not specified
Hardenability
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 39 to 47 HRC
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed: 174 HB max
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10084 17CrS3
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17
Case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, Table 10).
Key Differences
EN 10084 17CrS3 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17.
Can EN 10084 17CrS3 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17?
EN 10084 17CrS3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 17CrS3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between EN 10084 17CrS3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17?
EN 10084 17CrS3 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17.
Can EN 10084 17CrS3 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17?
EN 10084 17CrS3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 17CrS3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.