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BS 970 (Part 1):1991 040A12 Steel: Specifications & Listings

BS 970 (Part 1):1991 040A12: 040A12 is a carbon steel specified in BS 970 Part 1:1991 (category 1).

Category: Carbon Steel
Grade Details
GradeBS 970 (Part 1):1991 040A12
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991
ApplicationsAs-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
BS 970 EN2B BS 970:1955 UK No activity yet
SAE J403 1012 SAE J403:2001 USA No activity yet
SAE J403 1013 SAE J403:2001 USA No activity yet
Grade ComparisonCompare With a Specific Grade →
Grade Standard Match
SAE J403 1012 SAE J403:2014 Strong Match
SAE J403 1012 SAE J403:2001 Strong Match
SAE J403 1012 SAE J403:2009 Strong Match
SAE J403 1013 SAE J403:2014 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 Strong Match
SAE J403 1013 SAE J403:2001 Strong Match
SAE J403 1013 SAE J403:2009 Strong Match
AISI 1010 AISI Strong Match
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn
0.10-0.15 0.30-0.50

More data from BS 970 (Part 1):1991

From the standard
Other composition limits
Condition of supply
As-rolled
Category
Category 1 steel
Category 1 steels are preferred for new designs and established designs (clauses 1.4 and 2.1). Category 2 steels are printed in italic type.
Source: BS 970 (Part 1):1991, Table 2

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