Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C
Si
Mn
S
P
<=0.30
0.05-0.35
<=1.00
<=0.060
<=0.060
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
494-649 MPa (32-42 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation
≥12%
Condition
, ruling section 2 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
More data from BS 970:1955
From the standard
Condition of material on delivery
Note
Bars delivered in the cold drawn condition
Source: BS 970:1955, Part 2, En 4A (page 47)
Mechanical properties
Condition
Ruling section or size (in)
Tensile strength (tons/sq in)
Yield stress (tons/sq in)
Elongation (%)
Izod impact (ft lb)
Brinell (HB)
Proof stress 0.2% (tons/sq in), when requested
2
32-42
-
12
-
-
-
Values as printed in BS 970:1955; tensile strength, yield stress and proof stress in tons/sq in, Izod in ft lb. Minimum unless a range is shown.
Source: BS 970:1955, Part 2, En 4A (page 47)
Notes
Note
Alternatively, acceptance shall be on a normalised test piece when the heat treatment and mechanical properties specified for En 4 shall apply.
Source: BS 970:1955, Part 2, En 4A
Status in the 1955 edition
Status
Deleted by Amendment 9
Reason
Amendment 9 (Feb 1972): carbon and carbon-manganese steels moved to BS 970 Part 1:1972
BS 970:1955 was amended up to Amendment 10 (June 1972); steels were moved to the revised Parts 1 to 5 and deleted from this edition.
Source: BS 970:1955, Amendment slips 6 to 10
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