Minimal Match — 54.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN32B (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 EN32B is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. recommended for limiting ruling sections over 1/2 in. en 32c same title., while BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
BS 970 EN32B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN32B vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is a 81.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 54.3%.
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 EN32B
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Tensile Strength
≥494 MPa (32 tons/sq in, converted)
430 MPa min
Elongation
≥20%
18 % min
Condition
Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN32B
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Recommended for limiting ruling sections over 1/2 in. En 32C same title.
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
BS 970 EN32B specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10.
Can BS 970 EN32B Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
BS 970 EN32B and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN32B and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
BS 970 EN32B specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10.
Can BS 970 EN32B be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
BS 970 EN32B and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.