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BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 vs SAE J403 1074

Strong Match — 90.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and SAE J403 1074 (SAE J403:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 is typically used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two), while SAE J403 1074 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J403 1074 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 vs SAE J403 1074 is a 90.7% 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 90.7%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81:
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A72 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
90.7%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 SAE J403 1074
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 SAE J403:2014
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.78-0.85 0.70-0.80
Mn (%) 0.50-0.70 0.50-0.80
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.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
SAE J403 1074
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1074?
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 and SAE J403 1074 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1074 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 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) 060A81 and SAE J403 1074?
SAE J403 1074 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 be substituted with SAE J403 1074?
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 and SAE J403 1074 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1074 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.