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BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 vs SAE J403 1012

Strong Match — 94.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and SAE J403 1012 (SAE J403:2014) 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 SAE J403 1012 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J403 1012 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 vs SAE J403 1012 is a 94.6% 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 94.6%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 BS 970 (Part 1) 070A67 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94.6%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 SAE J403 1012
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 SAE J403:2014
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.07-0.13 0.10-0.15
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.30-0.60
P (%) Not specified <=0.030 (flat rolled), <=0.040 (long products)
S (%) Not specified <=0.035 (flat rolled), <=0.050 (long products)
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 SAE J403 1012
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)
SAE J403 1012
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1012?
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 and SAE J403 1012 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1012 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 and SAE J403 1012?
SAE J403 1012 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 be substituted with SAE J403 1012?
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 and SAE J403 1012 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1012 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.