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BS 970 (Part 1) 212A37 vs SAE J403 1117

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

BS 970 (Part 1) 212A37 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and SAE J403 1117 (SAE J403:2001) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 212A37 is typically used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6., while SAE J403 1117 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. BS 970 (Part 1) 212A37 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J403 1117 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 212A37 vs SAE J403 1117 is a 79.6% 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) 212A37:
SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132 IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1126
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 212A37 SAE J403 1117
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 SAE J403:2001
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.40 0.14-0.20
Mn (%) 1.00-1.30 1.00-1.30
Si (%) <=0.25 Not specified
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.030
S (%) 0.12-0.20 0.08-0.13
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) 212A37
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
SAE J403 1117
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 212A37 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1117?
BS 970 (Part 1) 212A37 and SAE J403 1117 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) 212A37 and SAE J403 1117?
BS 970 (Part 1) 212A37 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1117.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 212A37 be substituted with SAE J403 1117?
BS 970 (Part 1) 212A37 and SAE J403 1117 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.