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BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10

Close Alternative — 84.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 is typically used for wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (table 2)., while BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four). BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is a 85.7% 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 84.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.15-0.23 0.08-0.13
Mn (%) 1.00-1.40 0.30-0.60
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.
Mechanical Properties
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Condition Not specified Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Tensile Strength Not specified 430 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 18 % min
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (Table 2).
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 and BS 970 (Part 1) 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) 120M19 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 and BS 970 (Part 1) 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.