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ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15

Related Material — 57.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 (ASTM A516/A516M:2025) and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 is typically used for welded pressure vessels where improved notch toughness is important, while BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two). ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is a 86.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 57.7%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
57.7%
Specifications
Property ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Standard ASTM A516/A516M:2025 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.21 <=0.20
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 <=0.80
P (%) <=0.025 Not specified
S (%) <=0.025 Not specified
Si (%) 0.15-0.40 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Tensile Strength 415-550 MPa 310 MPa min
Yield Strength >=220 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=21% 25 % min
Condition Tension test per Table 2; one set of values for all thicknesses; plates 40 mm and under normally as-rolled, over 40 mm normalized; Elongation is in 200 mm gauge length, 50 mm values in the tensile block As-rolled
Hardness Not specified 121 HB min
Typical Applications
ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60
Welded pressure vessels where improved notch toughness is important
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Key Differences
Can ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 specifies P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15.
Can ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
ASTM A516/A516M Grade 60 and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 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.