BS 970 (Part 1):1983 605M36 Steel: Specifications & Listings

BS 970 (Part 1):1983 605M36: 605M36 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.

Category: Alloy Steel
Grade Details
GradeBS 970 (Part 1):1983 605M36
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983
ApplicationsThrough hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
BS 970 EN16 BS 970:1955 UK 3 listings, 3 RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36 BS 970 (Part 3):1991 UK No activity yet
BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 BS 970 (Part 3):1991 UK No activity yet
BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 UK No activity yet
BS 970 (Part 1) 605H37 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 UK No activity yet
Grade ComparisonCompare With a Specific Grade →
Grade Standard Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 605A37 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 605H37 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36 BS 970 (Part 3):1991 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 605A32 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 605H32 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 BS 970 (Part 3):1991 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 606M36 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 Strong Match
IS 5517 35Mn6Mo3 IS 5517:1993 Strong Match
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn Mo P S
0.32-0.40 1.30-1.70 0.22-0.32 <=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)
Hardening temperature
840-870 deg C
Quenching medium
Oil
Tempering temperature
550-680 deg C
Maximum hardness HB, softened condition
217
Maximum hardness HB, temper softened condition
235
Heat treatment to be given to test bars and to material required in the finally heat treated condition. Note 24: O = oil, W = water. Where oil hardening is specified, either a well-agitated conventional oil or a proven synthetic quenchant may be used. Synthetic quenchants shall not be used for the heat treatment of test bars for material not supplied in the finally heat treated condition.
Source: BS 970 (Part 1):1983, Table 7
Mechanical properties by heat treatment condition
ConditionLimiting 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 orderedHB
R250700-850495152528480201-255
R150700-850525174050510201-255
S100775-925585154050570223-277
T63850-1000680134050665248-302
U29925-1075755123542740269-331
V191000-1150850123542835293-352
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
Mechanical properties, bright bar
ConditionHeat treatment conditionSize, diameter or across flats (mm)Rm (N/mm2)Re min (N/mm2)A min (%)Izod min (ft lbf)KCV min (J)Rp0.2 min (N/mm2), when specifically orderedHB
Hardened and tempered + turned or groundRover 150 to 250700-850495152528480201-255
Hardened and tempered + turned or groundRover 29 to 150700-850525174050510201-255
Hardened and tempered + turned or groundSover 13 to 100775-925585154050570223-277
Hardened and tempered + turned or groundT6 to 63850-1000680134050665248-302
Hardened and tempered + turned or groundU6 to 29925-1075755123542740269-331
Hardened and tempered + turned or groundV6 to 191000-1150850123542835293-352
Hardened and tempered + cold drawn or hardened and tempered + cold drawn + groundRover 29 to 150700-8505401240-525201-255 (note 4)
Hardened and tempered + cold drawn or hardened and tempered + cold drawn + groundSover 13 to 100775-9256001140-585223-277 (note 4)
Hardened and tempered + cold drawn or hardened and tempered + cold drawn + groundT6 to 63850-1000700940-680248-302 (note 4)
Hardened and tempered + cold drawn or hardened and tempered + cold drawn + groundU6 to 29925-1075770935-755269-331 (note 4)
Hardened and tempered + cold drawn or hardened and tempered + cold drawn + groundV6 to 191000-1150865935-850293-352 (note 4)
Turned, ground or cold drawn, and finally softened--------241 max
Size is the diameter or across flats. For cold drawn bar of 6 mm or less, all mechanical properties are subject to agreement between purchaser and supplier at the time of enquiry and order (note 8). For normalizing and hardening and tempering treatments see Tables 3 and 7 (note 9). Rp0.2 applies when specifically ordered (note 10). 1 N/mm2 = 1 MPa. Hardness values marked note 4 are for guidance only.
Source: BS 970 (Part 1):1983, Table 4 (bright bar)
Comparison with earlier editions
BS 970:1970/72 designation
605M36
BS 970:1955 En No.
16
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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