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BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 vs SAE J404 8622

Strong Match — 93.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and SAE J404 8622 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 is typically used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)., while SAE J404 8622 is commonly used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope. BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J404 8622 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 vs SAE J404 8622 is a 93.9% 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 93.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 SAE J404 8622
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 SAE J404:2009
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.20-0.25 0.20-0.25
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.70-0.90
Cr (%) 0.40-0.60 0.40-0.60
Mo (%) 0.15-0.25 0.15-0.25
Ni (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
Si (%) Not specified 0.15-0.35
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) 805A22
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
SAE J404 8622
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 Be Substituted With SAE J404 8622?
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 and SAE J404 8622 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 8622 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 and SAE J404 8622?
SAE J404 8622 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 be substituted with SAE J404 8622?
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 and SAE J404 8622 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 8622 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.