Strong Match — 92.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 is typically used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)., while BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20 is a 92.1% 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 92.1%.
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) 805A17
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20
Condition
Not specified
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Tensile Strength
Not specified
850 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
11 % min
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20?
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 and BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 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) 805A17 and BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20?
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20?
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 and BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.