Close Alternative — 80% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is typically 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), while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 is a 80% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 80%.
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 (Part 3) 045A10
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15
Condition
Not specified
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Tensile Strength
Not specified
460 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
18 % min
Typical Applications
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)
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15?
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15?
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15?
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.