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BS 970 EN30B vs BS 970 (Part 3) 835M15

Close Alternative — 78.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN30B (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 3) 835M15 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN30B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 835M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN30B vs BS 970 (Part 3) 835M15 is a 78.5% 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 78.5%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN30B:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
78.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
78.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN30B BS 970 (Part 3) 835M15
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.26-0.34 0.12-0.18
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.40-0.60 0.25-0.50
Ni (%) 3.90-4.30 3.90-4.30
Cr (%) 1.10-1.40 1.00-1.40
Mo (%) 0.20-0.40 0.15-0.30
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.05
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.04
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 EN30B BS 970 (Part 3) 835M15
Tensile Strength ≥1544 MPa (100 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥1313 MPa (85 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥10% Not specified
Hardness 444 HB Not specified
Condition Air hardened and tempered (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN30B
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 3) 835M15
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (Table 15)
Can BS 970 EN30B Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 835M15?
BS 970 EN30B and BS 970 (Part 3) 835M15 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN30B and BS 970 (Part 3) 835M15?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN30B be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 835M15?
BS 970 EN30B and BS 970 (Part 3) 835M15 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.