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BS 970 EN14B vs SAE J404 50B46

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN14B (BS 970:1955) and SAE J404 50B46 (SAE J404:2000) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN14B is typically used for 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., while SAE J404 50B46 is commonly used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope. BS 970 EN14B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J404 50B46 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN14B vs SAE J404 50B46 is a 76.8% 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%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
76.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN14B SAE J404 50B46
Standard BS 970:1955 SAE J404:2000
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.20-0.30 0.44-0.49
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 0.75-1.00
Ni (%) <=0.40 0.20-0.35
S (%) <=0.060 <=0.040
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.030
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 EN14B SAE J404 50B46
Tensile Strength ≥510 MPa (33 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥355 MPa (23 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥20% Not specified
Hardness 170-223 HB Not specified
Condition Normalised, ruling section 5 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
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.
SAE J404 50B46
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Can BS 970 EN14B Be Substituted With SAE J404 50B46?
BS 970 EN14B and SAE J404 50B46 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 EN14B and SAE J404 50B46?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN14B be substituted with SAE J404 50B46?
BS 970 EN14B and SAE J404 50B46 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.