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BS 970 EN2C vs AISI 1020

Strong Match — 93.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN2C (BS 970:1955) and AISI 1020 are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN2C is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining, while AISI 1020 is commonly used for shafts, pins, keys, lightly stressed parts. BS 970 EN2C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while AISI 1020 is defined under AISI, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN2C vs AISI 1020 is a 93.8% 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 93.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN2C:
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN2C AISI 1020
Standard BS 970:1955 AISI
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.15-0.25 0.18–0.23
Mn (%) 0.40-0.60 0.30–0.60
S (%) <=0.050 ≤0.050
P (%) <=0.050 ≤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 EN2C AISI 1020
Tensile Strength Not specified 420–560 MPa
Elongation Not specified ≥23%
Hardness Not specified ≤149 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN2C
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
AISI 1020
Shafts, pins, keys, lightly stressed parts
Can BS 970 EN2C Be Substituted With AISI 1020?
BS 970 EN2C and AISI 1020 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AISI 1020 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN2C
No active listings currently.
AISI 1020
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4700–6800 mm (185.04–267.72 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN2C
0 active listings and RFQs →
AISI 1020
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN2C and AISI 1020?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN2C be substituted with AISI 1020?
BS 970 EN2C and AISI 1020 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AISI 1020 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.