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BS 970 EN35B vs BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17

Strong Match — 87.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN35B (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN35B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN35B vs BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 is a 87.4% 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 87.4%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN35B:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.4%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN35B BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.23-0.28 0.14-0.20
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.35-0.75
Ni (%) 1.50-2.00 1.50-2.00
Mo (%) 0.20-0.30 0.20-0.30
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.
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN35B
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17
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 EN35B Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17?
BS 970 EN35B and BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN35B 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 EN35B and BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN35B be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17?
BS 970 EN35B and BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN35B in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.