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BS 970 EN32C vs BS 970 EN32A

Strong Match — 92.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN32C (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN32A (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN32C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN32A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN32C vs BS 970 EN32A is a 89% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 92.7%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN32C:
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
92.7%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN32C BS 970 EN32A
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.10-0.18 <=0.15
Si (%) 0.05-0.35 0.05-0.35
Mn (%) 0.60-1.00 0.40-0.70
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
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 EN32C BS 970 EN32A
Tensile Strength ≥494 MPa (32 tons/sq in, converted) ≥494 MPa (32 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation ≥20% ≥20%
Condition Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN32C
Not documented
BS 970 EN32A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Recommended for limiting ruling sections of 1/2 in and below.
Can BS 970 EN32C Be Substituted With BS 970 EN32A?
BS 970 EN32C and BS 970 EN32A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN32A is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN32C 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 EN32C and BS 970 EN32A?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN32C be substituted with BS 970 EN32A?
BS 970 EN32C and BS 970 EN32A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN32A is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN32C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.