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BS 970 EN2D vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12

Strong Match — 87.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN2D (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN2D is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two). BS 970 EN2D is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN2D vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is a 87.1% 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 87.1%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN2D:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN2D BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.15-0.30 0.10-0.15
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.30-0.50
S (%) <=0.050 Not specified
P (%) <=0.050 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN2D
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN2D Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
BS 970 EN2D and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2D in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN2D and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
BS 970 EN2D specifies S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12.
Can BS 970 EN2D be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
BS 970 EN2D and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2D in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.