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
Ni
Cr
S
P
0.25-0.35
<=1.00
<=1.00
<=1.00
12.0-14.0
<=0.045
<=0.045
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength
≥386 MPa (25 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation
≥25%
Hardness
152-207 HB
Condition
Hardened and tempered P (ruling 6), ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
More data from BS 970:1955
From the standard
Condition of material on delivery
A
Bars and billets for forging as rolled or forged unless order states otherwise.
B
Forgings and drop-forgings finally heat treated unless order states otherwise.
C
Bars for machining finally heat treated unless order states otherwise.
D
Bright bars finally heat treated, before or after cold work at manufacturer option, unless order states otherwise.
Source: BS 970:1955, Part 2, En 56D (page 164)
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
Hardened and tempered P (ruling 6)
6
35
25
25
25
152-207
23
Hardened and tempered P (ruling 2)
2
35
25
25
45
152-207
23
Hardened and tempered R (ruling 6)
6
45
34
20
20
201-255
32
Hardened and tempered R (ruling 2)
2
45
34
20
25
201-255
32
Hardened and tempered S (ruling 4)
4
50
38
16
10
223-277
36
Hardened and tempered S (ruling 2)
2
50
38
16
20
223-277
36
Hardened and tempered T
2
55
44
12
10
248-302
41
Hardened and tempered X
1 1/8
75
63
8
-
341
59
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 56D (page 165)
Heat treatment
Harden (oil or air)
950/1020 C
Temper
suitable temperature not exceeding 750 C
Temperatures in degrees C as printed.
Source: BS 970:1955, Part 2, En 56D (page 165)
Status in the 1955 edition
Status
Deleted by Amendment 6
Reason
Amendment 6 (Feb 1970): stainless, heat resisting and valve steels moved to BS 970 Part 4:1970
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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