Strong Match — 97.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 is typically used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 6 gives composition only; see the hardenability tables)., while BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 is commonly used for through hardening boron steel (section three).
BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 is a 97.2% 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 97.2%.
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) 185H40
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 6 gives composition only; see the hardenability tables).
BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40
Through hardening boron steel (section three)
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 specifies P which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40?
BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 and BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 and BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40?
BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 specifies P which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40?
BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 and BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 185H40 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.