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BS 970 EN12C vs BS 970 EN14B

Related Material — 63.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN12C (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN14B (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN12C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN14B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN12C vs BS 970 EN14B is a 76.2% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 38%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 63.5%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
76.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
38%
OVERALL
63.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN12C BS 970 EN14B
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.40-0.45 0.20-0.30
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 1.30-1.70
Ni (%) 0.60-1.00 <=0.40
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.060
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.060
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 EN12C BS 970 EN14B
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) ≥510 MPa (33 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength ≥309 MPa (20 tons/sq in, converted) ≥355 MPa (23 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation ≥20% ≥20%
Hardness 152-207 HB 170-223 HB
Condition Normalised, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Normalised, ruling section 5 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN12C
Not documented
BS 970 EN14B
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable hardened and tempered for 40/50 (Q) and 45/55 (R) tons/sq in according to ruling section.
Can BS 970 EN12C Be Substituted With BS 970 EN14B?
BS 970 EN12C and BS 970 EN14B 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN12C and BS 970 EN14B?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN12C be substituted with BS 970 EN14B?
BS 970 EN12C and BS 970 EN14B 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.