Strong Match — 94.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 150M19 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 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) 150M19 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) 150M19 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 150M19 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 150M19 is a 94.3% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.3%.
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) 150M19
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) 150M19
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 150M19.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 150M19?
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 and BS 970 (Part 1) 150M19 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 150M19 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 and BS 970 (Part 1) 150M19?
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 150M19.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 150M19?
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 and BS 970 (Part 1) 150M19 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 150M19 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 150M19 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.