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BS 970 EN3C vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20

Strong Match — 90% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN3C (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN3C is typically used for welded fabrications, light structural work, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is commonly used for used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.. BS 970 EN3C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN3C vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is a 90% 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 90%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN3C:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
90%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN3C BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.17-0.23 0.18-0.23
Si (%) 0.05-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-1.00 0.70-0.90
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 EN3C BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Tensile Strength ≥432 MPa (28 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥25% Not specified
Condition , ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN3C
Welded fabrications, light structural work
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN3C Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
BS 970 EN3C and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN3C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN3C
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6200–6800 mm (244.09–267.72 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4800–6600 mm (188.98–259.84 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN3C
3 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN3C and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
BS 970 EN3C specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can BS 970 EN3C be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
BS 970 EN3C and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN3C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.