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BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10

Close Alternative — 80.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 3):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 3) 045A10 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (table 14). BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is a 80.9% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 80.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15:
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
80.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.08-0.13
Mn (%) 0.60-1.00 0.30-0.60
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.05
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.05
Si (%) Not specified 0.10-0.40
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) 080M15
Wrought steel supplied as bright bar for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 4).
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (Table 14)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.