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EN 10084 C16E vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10

Close Alternative — 79.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10084 C16E (EN 10084:2008) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. EN 10084 C16E is typically used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. EN 10084 C16E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10084 C16E vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is a 79.8% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 79.8%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10084 C16E:
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
79.8%
Specifications
Property EN 10084 C16E BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Standard EN 10084:2008 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.07-0.13
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.30-0.60
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
Si (%) <=0.40 Not specified
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 C16E BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Condition Soft annealed Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed: 156 HB max Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10084 C16E
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can EN 10084 C16E Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
EN 10084 C16E and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10084 C16E and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
EN 10084 C16E specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10.
Can EN 10084 C16E be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
EN 10084 C16E and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.