Strong Match — 85.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 C15E (EN 10084:2008) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
EN 10084 C15E is typically used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
EN 10084 C15E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 C15E vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 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 C15E
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Condition
Soft annealed
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Hardness
Soft annealed: 143 HB max
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
430 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
18 % min
Typical Applications
EN 10084 C15E
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
EN 10084 C15E specifies P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10.
Can EN 10084 C15E Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
EN 10084 C15E and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 C15E 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 C15E and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
EN 10084 C15E specifies P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10.
Can EN 10084 C15E be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
EN 10084 C15E and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 C15E in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.