BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67

Close Alternative — 70.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 (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) 280M01 is typically used for micro-alloyed carbon manganese steel (section two), while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two). BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 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) 280M01 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 is a 70.5% 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 70.5%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01:
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A72 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
70.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
70.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.55 0.65-0.70
Si (%) 0.15-0.60 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-1.50 0.50-0.70
P (%) <=0.035 Not specified
S (%) 0.045-0.065 Not specified
V (%) 0.08-0.20 Not specified
Al (%) <=0.035 Not specified
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) 280M01
Micro-alloyed carbon manganese steel (section two)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67?
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 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) 280M01 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67?
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 specifies Si, P, S, V which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67?
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 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.