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BS 970 EN8BM vs BS 970 EN8AM

Strong Match — 96.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN8BM (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN8AM (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN8BM is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN8AM is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN8BM vs BS 970 EN8AM is a 95.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 96.7%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN8BM:
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
95.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
96.7%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN8BM BS 970 EN8AM
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.40 0.33-0.38
Si (%) <=0.25 <=0.25
Mn (%) 0.90-1.30 0.90-1.30
S (%) 0.12-0.20 0.12-0.20
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.060
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 EN8BM BS 970 EN8AM
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength ≥278 MPa (18 tons/sq in, converted) ≥278 MPa (18 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation ≥20% ≥20%
Hardness 152-207 HB 152-207 HB
Condition Normalised, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Normalised, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Can BS 970 EN8BM Be Substituted With BS 970 EN8AM?
BS 970 EN8BM and BS 970 EN8AM overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN8AM is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN8BM 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 EN8BM and BS 970 EN8AM?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN8BM be substituted with BS 970 EN8AM?
BS 970 EN8BM and BS 970 EN8AM overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN8AM is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN8BM in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.