Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and UNI 11234 100Cr6 (UNI 11234:2007) 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 UNI 11234 100Cr6 is commonly used for ball bearings,roller bearings,needle bearings,dies,punches,gauges,wear resistant components.
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while UNI 11234 100Cr6 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI), originating from Italy.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 vs UNI 11234 100Cr6 is a 52.4% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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) 805A22
UNI 11234 100Cr6
Tensile Strength
Not specified
750-1000 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
400-600 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
10-14 %
Hardness
Not specified
60-64 HRC
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 specifies Mo, Ni which are not specified for UNI 11234 100Cr6.
UNI 11234 100Cr6 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 Be Substituted With UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 and UNI 11234 100Cr6 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 and UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 specifies Mo, Ni which are not specified for UNI 11234 100Cr6. UNI 11234 100Cr6 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 be substituted with UNI 11234 100Cr6?
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 and UNI 11234 100Cr6 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.