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BS 970 (Part 1) 080M36 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 080M36 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 080M36 is typically used for wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (table 2)., while BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 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) 080M36 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 080M36 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 is a 80% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 080M36:
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 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) 060A45
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 080M36 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.32-0.40 0.07-0.13
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) 080M36
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (Table 2).
BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
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) 080M36 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M36 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 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 BS 970 (Part 1) 080M36 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M36.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 080M36 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M36 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 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.