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BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15

Strong Match — 97.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 is typically used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)., while BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four). BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 is a 97.1% 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 97.1%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
97.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.13-0.18 0.12-0.18
Mn (%) 1.10-1.40 1.10-1.50
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) 125A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15
Condition Not specified Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Tensile Strength Not specified 650 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 14 % min
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 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) 125A15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.