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BS 970 EN39B vs BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15

Strong Match — 85.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN39B (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN39B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN39B vs BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 is a 85.6% 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 85.6%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN39B:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.6%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN39B BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.12-0.18
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) <=0.50 0.25-0.50
Ni (%) 3.80-4.50 3.90-4.30
Cr (%) 1.00-1.40 1.00-1.40
Mo (%) 0.15-0.35 0.15-0.30
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.
Mechanical Properties
Property BS 970 EN39B BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15
Tensile Strength ≥1313 MPa (85 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥12% Not specified
Condition Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN39B
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN39B Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15?
BS 970 EN39B and BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN39B 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 EN39B and BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15?
BS 970 EN39B specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15.
Can BS 970 EN39B be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15?
BS 970 EN39B and BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN39B in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.