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BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Close Alternative — 83.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 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) 060A32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 83.8% 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 83.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30:
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
83.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
83.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.26-0.34 0.30-0.35
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.50-0.70
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) 080A30
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) 060A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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) 080A30 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.