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
<=0.40
0.05-0.35
0.50-0.90
<=0.060
<=0.060
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
494-695 MPa (32-45 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation
≥15%
Condition
size (diameter or width across flats) Over 2 1/2 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 rolled, drawn, ground or machined condition. They may, at the option of the manufacturer, be re-heated before or after cold working, in the latter case to a temperature not exceeding 620 C. Note: for material supplied in the cold-rolled or cold-drawn condition some lack of uniformity in hardness may be expected across the bar, a harder condition existing near the surface; such differences are minimised if the heat treatment mentioned is applied after cold working.
Source: BS 970:1955, Part 2, En 6A (page 51)
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
size (diameter or width across flats) 3/4 or less in
-
35-45
-
12
-
-
-
size (diameter or width across flats) Over 3/4 to 1 1/4 in
-
35-45
-
12
-
-
-
size (diameter or width across flats) Over 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 in
-
35-45
-
12
-
-
-
size (diameter or width across flats) Over 2 1/2 in
-
32-45
-
15
-
-
-
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 6A (page 51)
Notes
Note
For bars supplied in the cold drawn condition the carbon content shall not exceed 0.35 per cent.
Source: BS 970:1955, Part 2, En 6A
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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