Strong Match — 98.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 is typically used for case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, table 10)., while BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 is a 98.6% 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 98.6%.
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) 708H20
BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20
Condition
Not specified
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Tensile Strength
Not specified
930 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
10 % min
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20
Case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, Table 10).
BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20?
BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 and BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 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) 708H20 and BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20?
BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20?
BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 and BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 708M20 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.