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BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20

Strong Match — 93.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 is typically used for wrought steel supplied as bright bar for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 4)., while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is commonly used for used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.. BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is a 93.9% 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 93.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.16-0.24 0.18-0.23
Mn (%) 0.50-0.90 0.70-0.90
P (%) <=0.050 Not specified
S (%) <=0.050 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20
Wrought steel supplied as bright bar for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 4).
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 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
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20
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BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4800–6600 mm (188.98–259.84 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20
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BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.