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BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15

Strong Match — 85.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 is typically used for wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (table 2)., while BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two). BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 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 strong match overall at 85.7%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28:
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.7%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.24-0.32 <=0.20
Mn (%) 1.00-1.40 <=0.80
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) 120M28 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Condition Not specified As-rolled
Tensile Strength Not specified 310 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 25 % min
Hardness Not specified 121 HB min
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (Table 2).
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.