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BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15

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

BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 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 3) 080A15 is commonly 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). BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 is a 91.4% 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 (Part 3) 080A47:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A72
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.45-0.50 0.13-0.18
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.70-0.90
P (%) <=0.05 <=0.05
S (%) <=0.05 <=0.05
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) 080A47
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 3) 080A15
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (Table 13)
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 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.