Strong Match — 94.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 665H20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 665M23 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 665H20 is typically used for case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, table 10)., while BS 970 (Part 1) 665M23 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)..
BS 970 (Part 1) 665H20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 665M23 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 665H20 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 665M23 is a 94.3% 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 94.3%.
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) 665H20
Case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, Table 10).
BS 970 (Part 1) 665M23
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 665H20 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 665M23?
BS 970 (Part 1) 665H20 and BS 970 (Part 1) 665M23 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 665M23 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 665H20 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) 665H20 and BS 970 (Part 1) 665M23?
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) 665H20 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 665M23?
BS 970 (Part 1) 665H20 and BS 970 (Part 1) 665M23 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 665M23 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 665H20 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.