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AISI 1025 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Strong Match — 87.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AISI 1025 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. AISI 1025 is typically used for forgings, shafts, general engineering, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. AISI 1025 is defined under AISI, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, AISI 1025 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 87.1% 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 87.1%.

Frequently Compared With AISI 1025:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.1%
Specifications
Property AISI 1025 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard AISI BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.22–0.28 0.30-0.35
Mn (%) 0.30–0.60 0.50-0.70
S (%) ≤0.050 <=0.050
P (%) ≤0.030 <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property AISI 1025 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Tensile Strength 460–610 MPa Not specified
Elongation ≥20% Not specified
Hardness ≤143 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
AISI 1025
Forgings, shafts, general engineering
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Can AISI 1025 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
AISI 1025 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is often considered as a substitute for AISI 1025 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
AISI 1025
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6200–6800 mm (244.09–267.72 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
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AISI 1025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AISI 1025 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can AISI 1025 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
AISI 1025 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is often considered as a substitute for AISI 1025 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.