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BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is typically used for case hardening steel (section four), while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two). BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 is a 87.1% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10:
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 070A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.08-0.13 0.60-0.65
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.50-0.70
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) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62
Condition Case hardened, 19 mm test bar Not specified
Tensile Strength 430 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 18 % min Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Case hardening steel (section four)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62?
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62?
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 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.