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BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10

Close Alternative — 84.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 is typically used for case hardening steel (section four), while BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is a 86.6% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 84.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A72
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.08-0.13
Mn (%) 1.10-1.50 0.30-0.60
P (%) Not specified <=0.050
S (%) Not specified <=0.050
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) 130M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
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) 130M15
Case hardening steel (section four)
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 130M15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.