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BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10

Close Alternative — 81% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 is typically used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (table 13), while BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is a 81% 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 81%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20:
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A72 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
81%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
81%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.16-0.24 0.07-0.13
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.50-0.90 0.30-0.60
P (%) <=0.05 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.05 <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (Table 13)
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 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.