BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10

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

BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 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 for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 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) 150M28 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 related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28:
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.24-0.32 0.08-0.13
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 0.30-0.60
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
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) 150M28
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (Table 2).
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 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) 150M28 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 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.