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BS 970 EN8 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN8 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN8 is typically used for shafts, gears, studs, keys, general machined parts, while BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (table 14). BS 970 EN8 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN8 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is a 83.1% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN8:
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
83.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN8 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.08-0.13
Si (%) 0.05-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.60-1.00 0.30-0.60
S (%) <=0.060 <=0.05
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.05
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 EN8 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥278 MPa (18 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥20% Not specified
Hardness 152-207 HB Not specified
Condition NGC 1, Normalised, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN8
Shafts, gears, studs, keys, general machined parts
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (Table 14)
Can BS 970 EN8 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
BS 970 EN8 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN8
Round Bar → (30 listings)
Diameter: 32–70 mm (1.26–2.76 in)
Length: 4800–7000 mm (188.98–275.59 in)
Forging → (6 listings)
Diameter: 150–150 mm (5.91–5.91 in)
Length: 500–800 mm (19.69–31.5 in)
Square Bar → (6 listings)
Size: 30–40 mm (1.18–1.57 in)
Length: 4900–6600 mm (192.91–259.84 in)
Wire Rod Coil → (4 listings)
Diameter: 10–12 mm (0.39–0.47 in)
Flat Bar → (4 listings)
Thickness: 30–30 mm (1.18–1.18 in)
Width: 150–150 mm (5.91–5.91 in)
Length: 3100–6500 mm (122.05–255.91 in)
Hollow Bar → (3 listings)
OD: 120–120 mm (4.72–4.72 in)
ID: 60–60 mm (2.36–2.36 in)
Length: 5500–6500 mm (216.54–255.91 in)
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN8 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN8 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
BS 970 EN8 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.