Strong Match — 89.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN2C (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) 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 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
BS 970 EN2C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN2C vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is a 89.5% 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 89.5%.
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
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Condition
Not specified
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Tensile Strength
Not specified
430 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
18 % min
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN2C
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
BS 970 EN2C specifies S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10.
Can BS 970 EN2C Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
BS 970 EN2C and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN2C and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
BS 970 EN2C specifies S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10.
Can BS 970 EN2C be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
BS 970 EN2C and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 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.