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AISI 5120 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17

Strong Match — 86.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AISI 5120 and BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. AISI 5120 is typically used for case hardened gears, pins, shafts, cams, while BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. AISI 5120 is defined under AISI, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, AISI 5120 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 is a 86.4% 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 86.4%.

Frequently Compared With AISI 5120:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
86.4%
Specifications
Property AISI 5120 BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17
Standard AISI BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.17–0.22 0.14-0.19
Mn (%) 0.70–0.90 0.70-0.90
Cr (%) 0.70–0.90 0.70-0.90
Si (%) 0.15–0.35 Not specified
P (%) Not specified <=0.035
S (%) Not specified <=0.040
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property AISI 5120 BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17
Condition Carburized & Case Hardened Not specified
Tensile Strength 750–950 MPa Not specified
Case Hardness HRC 58–62 Not specified
Core Hardness HB 207–269 Not specified
Typical Applications
AISI 5120
Case hardened gears, pins, shafts, cams
BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can AISI 5120 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17?
AISI 5120 and BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 is often considered as a substitute for AISI 5120 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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AISI 5120
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Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5100–6500 mm (200.79–255.91 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AISI 5120 and BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17?
AISI 5120 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17. BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 specifies P, S which are not specified for AISI 5120.
Can AISI 5120 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17?
AISI 5120 and BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 is often considered as a substitute for AISI 5120 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.