Related Material — 69.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and NF A35-565 100C6 are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 is typically used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)., while NF A35-565 100C6 is commonly used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, rollers, precision tools, wear resistant parts.
BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while NF A35-565 100C6 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 vs NF A35-565 100C6 is a 69.7% 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 69.7%.
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) 527M17
NF A35-565 100C6
Tensile Strength
Not specified
850-1100 MPa
Hardness
Not specified
60-66 HRC
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
NF A35-565 100C6 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 Be Substituted With NF A35-565 100C6?
BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 and NF A35-565 100C6 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 and NF A35-565 100C6?
NF A35-565 100C6 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 be substituted with NF A35-565 100C6?
BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 and NF A35-565 100C6 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.