Strong Match — 95.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is typically used for wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; free cutting grade in the as rolled condition (table 2)., while BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 is commonly used for wrought steel supplied as bright bar for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 4)..
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 is a 95.1% 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 95.1%.
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) 220M07
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; free cutting grade in the as rolled condition (Table 2).
BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07
Wrought steel supplied as bright bar for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 4).
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07?
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 and BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 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) 220M07 and BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07?
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) 220M07 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07?
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 and BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.