Related Material — 69.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10089 55Cr3 (EN 10089:2002) and BS 970 EN50 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Spring Steel category.
EN 10089 55Cr3 is typically used for automotive leaf springs, heavy coil springs, while BS 970 EN50 is commonly used for annealed wire for oil-hardened and tempered springs; covered by bs 1429..
EN 10089 55Cr3 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 EN50 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10089 55Cr3 vs BS 970 EN50 is a 69.4% 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 69.4%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10089 55Cr3
BS 970 EN50
Tensile Strength
1100–1350 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
≥1000 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
≥6%
Not specified
Hardness
321–388 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10089 55Cr3
Automotive leaf springs, heavy coil springs
BS 970 EN50
Annealed wire for oil-hardened and tempered springs; covered by BS 1429.
Key Differences
BS 970 EN50 specifies V, S, P which are not specified for EN 10089 55Cr3.
Can EN 10089 55Cr3 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN50?
EN 10089 55Cr3 and BS 970 EN50 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 10089 55Cr3 and BS 970 EN50?
BS 970 EN50 specifies V, S, P which are not specified for EN 10089 55Cr3.
Can EN 10089 55Cr3 be substituted with BS 970 EN50?
EN 10089 55Cr3 and BS 970 EN50 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.