Strong Match — 87.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 is typically used for case hardening steel (section four), while BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 is a 87.4% 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 87.4%.
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) 590M17
BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17
Condition
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Not specified
Tensile Strength
930 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
10 % min
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17
Case hardening steel (section four)
BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17
Case hardening steel (section four)
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17?
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 and BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 and BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17?
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) 590M17 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17?
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 and BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 527H17 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.