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BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24

Close Alternative — 80.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 is typically used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6., while BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 is commonly used for steel for surface hardening by nitriding (section three). BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 is a 80.7% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 80.7%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H UNI 11234 100Cr6 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
80.7%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.28-0.35 0.20-0.28
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.45-0.70
Cr (%) 2.80-3.30 3.00-3.50
Mo (%) 0.40-0.60 0.45-0.65
P (%) <=0.035 Not specified
S (%) <=0.040 Not specified
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) 720M32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24
Steel for surface hardening by nitriding (section three)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24?
BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 and BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 and BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24?
BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24?
BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 and BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.