BS 970 (Part 1):1983 530H32: 530H32 is an alloy steel grade specified in BS 970 Part 1:1983 (Table 6, category 1). Section three of the standard advises that category 1 steels be used for new designs and established designs whenever possible.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C
Mn
Cr
P
S
0.29-0.35
0.50-0.90
0.80-1.25
<=0.035
<=0.040
More data from BS 970 (Part 1):1983
From the standard
Other composition limits
Phosphorus and sulphur
P 0.035 max, S 0.040 max, alloy steels (clause 1.7.2.1)
Residual elements: see clause 1.7.3.
Source: BS 970 (Part 1):1983, clause 1.7.2.1
Heat treatment and maximum hardness (through hardening)
Preheat treatment temperature (hardenability test)
880-900 deg C
Austenitizing temperature (hardenability test)
875 deg C
Source: BS 970 (Part 1):1983, Table 7
Mechanical properties by heat treatment condition
Condition
Limiting ruling section (mm)
Rm (N/mm2)
Re min (N/mm2)
A min (%)
Izod min (ft lbf)
KCV min (J)
Rp0.2 min (N/mm2), when specifically ordered
HB
R
100
700-850
525
17
40
50
510
201-255
S
63
775-925
585
15
40
50
570
223-277
T
29
850-1000
680
13
40
50
665
248-302
Values as printed in Table 6 for the limiting ruling section shown. Rp0.2 applies when specifically ordered (note 10). 1 N/mm2 = 1 MPa.
Source: BS 970 (Part 1):1983, Table 6
Hardenability requirements (end quench test)
Distance from quenched end (mm)
HRC max
HRC min
1.5
57
50
3
56
48
5
55
44
7
53
39
9
50
35
11
47
31
13
44
28
15
41
26
20
37
23
25
35
20
30
33
-
35
32
-
40
31
-
45
30
-
50
29
-
Rockwell C hardness at the stated distance from the quenched end in the end quench hardenability test. A dash means no value is specified. Preheat and austenitizing temperatures: see the heat treatment block.
Source: BS 970 (Part 1):1983, Table 9
Comparison with earlier editions
BS 970:1970/72 designation
530H32
BS 970:1955 En No.
None
Appendix D note 47: where a comparison is made the steels are not necessarily equivalent. 'Not listed' means the earlier edition has no entry under this designation.
Source: BS 970 (Part 1):1983, Appendix D
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