Related Material — 68.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 20NiCrMo13-4 (EN 10084:2008) and BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10084 20NiCrMo13-4 is typically used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1), while BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (table 15).
EN 10084 20NiCrMo13-4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 20NiCrMo13-4 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17 is a 68.4% 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 68.4%.
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 20NiCrMo13-4
BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17
Condition
Soft annealed
Not specified
Hardenability
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 43 to 53 HRC
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed: 255 HB max
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10084 20NiCrMo13-4
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (Table 15)
Can EN 10084 20NiCrMo13-4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17?
EN 10084 20NiCrMo13-4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17 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 20NiCrMo13-4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10084 20NiCrMo13-4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17?
EN 10084 20NiCrMo13-4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17 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.