Strong Match — 100% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is typically used for case hardening steel (section four), while BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)..
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is a 100% 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 100%.
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) 045M10
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
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) 045M10
Case hardening steel (section four)
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.