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BS 970 EN19 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40

Close Alternative — 80.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN19 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN19 is typically used for gears, shafts, bolts, automotive axles, while BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (table 16). BS 970 EN19 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN19 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 is a 80.2% 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 80.2%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN19:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
80.2%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN19 BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.36-0.44
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.70-1.00
Cr (%) 0.90-1.50 0.90-1.20
Mo (%) 0.20-0.40 0.15-0.25
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.040
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.035
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 EN19 BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40
Tensile Strength ≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥22% Not specified
Hardness 201-255 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN19
Gears, shafts, bolts, automotive axles
BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (Table 16)
Can BS 970 EN19 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40?
BS 970 EN19 and BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN19
Round Bar → (24 listings)
Diameter: 40–75 mm (1.57–2.95 in)
Length: 4900–6900 mm (192.91–271.65 in)
Forging → (4 listings)
Diameter: 180–200 mm (7.09–7.87 in)
Length: 500–1700 mm (19.69–66.93 in)
Flat Bar → (3 listings)
Thickness: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Width: 120–120 mm (4.72–4.72 in)
Length: 3100–3900 mm (122.05–153.54 in)
Hex Bar → (3 listings)
Across Flats: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 2500–3100 mm (98.43–122.05 in)
BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN19 and BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN19 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40?
BS 970 EN19 and BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 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.