Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 is typically used for case hardening steel (section four), while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two).
BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 is a 85.7% 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%.
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) 125A15
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67
Condition
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Not specified
Tensile Strength
650 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
14 % min
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15
Case hardening steel (section four)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67?
BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67?
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) 125A15 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67?
BS 970 (Part 1) 125A15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 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.