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BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 vs DIN 17204 36Mn5

Strong Match — 94% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and DIN 17204 36Mn5 (DIN 17204:1990-11) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 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 DIN 17204 36Mn5 is commonly used for unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering, higher manganese content than 28mn6; shafts and machine components requiring higher hardenability and strength. BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while DIN 17204 36Mn5 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 vs DIN 17204 36Mn5 is a 94% 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%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36:
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 DIN 17204 36Mn5
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 DIN 17204:1990-11
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.32-0.40 0.32-0.40
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 <=0.40
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 1.20-1.50
P (%) <=0.05 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.05 <=0.040
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) 150M36 DIN 17204 36Mn5
Tensile Strength Not specified 650-850 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 450 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 14% min
Hardness Not specified 187-241 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (Table 13)
DIN 17204 36Mn5
Unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering, higher manganese content than 28Mn6; shafts and machine components requiring higher hardenability and strength
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 Be Substituted With DIN 17204 36Mn5?
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 and DIN 17204 36Mn5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that DIN 17204 36Mn5 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36
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DIN 17204 36Mn5
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5900–6400 mm (232.28–251.97 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 and DIN 17204 36Mn5?
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) 150M36 be substituted with DIN 17204 36Mn5?
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 and DIN 17204 36Mn5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that DIN 17204 36Mn5 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.