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BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 vs BS 970 EN24

Strong Match — 87.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 EN24 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 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 EN24 is commonly used for heavy duty gears, shafts, connecting rods. BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN24 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 vs BS 970 EN24 is a 87.7% 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 87.7%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40:
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.7%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 BS 970 EN24
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.36-0.44 0.35-0.45
Mn (%) 0.45-0.70 0.45-0.70
Cr (%) 1.00-1.40 0.90-1.40
Mo (%) 0.20-0.35 0.20-0.35
Ni (%) 1.30-1.70 1.30-1.80
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.050
Si (%) Not specified 0.10-0.35
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) 817M40 BS 970 EN24
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥772 MPa (50 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength Not specified ≥587 MPa (38 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥20%
Hardness Not specified 223-277 HB
Condition Not specified Hardened and tempered S, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
BS 970 EN24
Heavy duty gears, shafts, connecting rods
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN24?
BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 and BS 970 EN24 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN24 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40
No active listings currently.
BS 970 EN24
Round Bar → (26 listings)
Diameter: 50–130 mm (1.97–5.12 in)
Length: 4800–7000 mm (188.98–275.59 in)
Flat Bar → (6 listings)
Thickness: 25–40 mm (0.98–1.57 in)
Width: 200–200 mm (7.87–7.87 in)
Length: 2500–3900 mm (98.43–153.54 in)
Hex Bar → (4 listings)
Across Flats: 45–50 mm (1.77–1.97 in)
Length: 2500–3900 mm (98.43–153.54 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 EN24
36 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 and BS 970 EN24?
BS 970 EN24 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 be substituted with BS 970 EN24?
BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 and BS 970 EN24 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN24 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.