Strong Match — 100% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is typically used for wrought steel supplied as bright bar for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 4)., while BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is a 100% 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 100%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15
Condition
Not specified
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Tensile Strength
Not specified
460 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
18 % min
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15
Wrought steel supplied as bright bar for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 4).
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.