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BS 970 EN43B vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47

Strong Match — 91.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN43B (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN43B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN43B vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47 is a 91.4% 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 91.4%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN43B:
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
91.4%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN43B BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.45-0.50 0.45-0.50
Si (%) 0.05-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.70-1.00 0.70-0.90
S (%) <=0.060 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN43B
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN43B Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47?
BS 970 EN43B and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN43B 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 EN43B and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47?
BS 970 EN43B specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47.
Can BS 970 EN43B be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47?
BS 970 EN43B and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A47 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN43B in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.