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BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 vs SS 14 23 12 2312

Strong Match — 92.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and SS 14 23 12 2312 are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 is typically used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; free-cutting steel (table 12), while SS 14 23 12 2312 is commonly used for precision turned parts,bushes,fittings,studs,nuts,automatic lathe components,small machined parts. BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SS 14 23 12 2312 is defined under Swedish Standards (SS), originating from Sweden.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 vs SS 14 23 12 2312 is a 92.1% 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 92.1%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07:
IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132 SAE J403 1126
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 SS 14 23 12 2312
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 SS 14 23 12
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) <=0.15 0.08-0.15
Si (%) <=0.05 <=0.05
Mn (%) 0.90-1.30 1.00-1.50
P (%) <=0.090 <=0.110
S (%) 0.25-0.35 0.24-0.35
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) 230M07 SS 14 23 12 2312
Tensile Strength Not specified 380-570 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 240 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 16-22 %
Hardness Not specified 100-170 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; free-cutting steel (Table 12)
SS 14 23 12 2312
precision turned parts,bushes,fittings,studs,nuts,automatic lathe components,small machined parts
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 Be Substituted With SS 14 23 12 2312?
BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 and SS 14 23 12 2312 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SS 14 23 12 2312 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07
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SS 14 23 12 2312
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Across Flats: 25–25 mm (0.98–0.98 in)
Length: 3100–3700 mm (122.05–145.67 in)
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BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 and SS 14 23 12 2312?
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) 230M07 be substituted with SS 14 23 12 2312?
BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 and SS 14 23 12 2312 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SS 14 23 12 2312 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.