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GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31

Strong Match — 93.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 (GB/T 3280-2015) and BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is typically used for used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners., while BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (table 18). GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 is a 93.4% 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 93.4%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10:
EN 10088-1 1.4845 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 ASTM A959 16-8-2H IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H GOST 5632 12Kh13 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH ASTM A959 202
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93.4%
Specifications
Property GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31
Standard GB/T 3280-2015 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.08 max <=0.07
Si (%) 1.00 max <=1.0
Mn (%) 2.00 max <=2.0
Cr (%) 18.00-20.00 17.0-19.0
Ni (%) 8.00-11.00 8.0-11.0
P (%) 0.045 max <=0.045
S (%) 0.030 max <=0.030
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31
Tensile Strength 520-720 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 205-310 MPa Not specified
Elongation 40-60% Not specified
Hardness 187 HB max Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (Table 18)
Can GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31?
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 and BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
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Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2900–3300 mm (114.17–129.92 in)
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 and BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31?
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 and BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.