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BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 vs DIN 17200 28Mn6

Strong Match — 92.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and DIN 17200 28Mn6 (DIN 17200:1986) 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 DIN 17200 28Mn6 is commonly used for unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering; shafts and machine components requiring good hardenability, moderate strength. BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while DIN 17200 28Mn6 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 vs DIN 17200 28Mn6 is a 92.1% 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 92.1%.

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 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 DIN 17200 28Mn6
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 DIN 17200:1986
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.24-0.32 0.25-0.32
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 1.30-1.65
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.040
Si (%) Not specified <=0.40
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) 150M28 DIN 17200 28Mn6
Tensile Strength Not specified 590-780 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 390 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 16% min
Hardness Not specified 170-223 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (Table 2).
DIN 17200 28Mn6
Unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering; shafts and machine components requiring good hardenability, moderate strength
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 Be Substituted With DIN 17200 28Mn6?
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 and DIN 17200 28Mn6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that DIN 17200 28Mn6 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 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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BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28
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DIN 17200 28Mn6
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4900–6300 mm (192.91–248.03 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 and DIN 17200 28Mn6?
DIN 17200 28Mn6 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 be substituted with DIN 17200 28Mn6?
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 and DIN 17200 28Mn6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that DIN 17200 28Mn6 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.