Strong Match — 98.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 is typically used for wrought steel supplied as bright bar for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 4)., while BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; free-cutting steel (table 12).
BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 is a 98.9% 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 98.9%.
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) 230M07
Wrought steel supplied as bright bar for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 4).
BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; free-cutting steel (Table 12)
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07?
BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 and BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 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) 230M07 and BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07?
BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07?
BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 and BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.