Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and GOST 4543 12HN3A (GOST 4543-2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 is typically used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (table 15), while GOST 4543 12HN3A is commonly used for used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components..
BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 is defined under British Standards (BS) (United Kingdom).
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 vs GOST 4543 12HN3A is a 73.3% 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%.
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) 635M15
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Tensile Strength
Not specified
850-1050 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
685 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
11% min
Hardness
Not specified
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (Table 15)
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 Be Substituted With GOST 4543 12HN3A?
BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 and GOST 4543 12HN3A 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 and GOST 4543 12HN3A?
BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 be substituted with GOST 4543 12HN3A?
BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 and GOST 4543 12HN3A 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.