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EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29

Strong Match — 88.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 (EN 10088-3:2014) and BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 is commonly used for ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five). EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 is a 88.4% 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 88.4%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-3 X12Cr13:
EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.4%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29
Standard EN 10088-3:2014 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.08-0.15 0.14-0.20
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
Mn (%) <=1.50 <=1.0
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Cr (%) 11.5-13.5 11.5-13.5
Ni (%) <=0.75 <=1.00
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29
Tensile Strength <=730 MPa Not specified
Hardness <=220 HB Not specified
Condition Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, size range not stated; hardness for guidance only Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X12Cr13
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29
Ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
Can EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29?
EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 and BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 and BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29?
EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 and BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X12Cr13 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.