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BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 vs BS 970 EN100E

Close Alternative — 80.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and BS 970 EN100E (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN100E is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 vs BS 970 EN100E is a 80.5% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 80.5%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
80.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 BS 970 EN100E
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.34-0.42 0.25-0.35
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 <=0.50
Mn (%) 1.20-1.60 1.20-1.50
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.050
Cr (%) 0.40-0.60 0.30-0.60
Mo (%) 0.15-0.25 0.15-0.25
Ni (%) 0.60-0.90 0.50-1.00
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) 945M38 BS 970 EN100E
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength Not specified ≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥22%
Hardness Not specified 201-255 HB
Condition Not specified Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (Table 16)
BS 970 EN100E
Not documented
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN100E?
BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 and BS 970 EN100E are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 and BS 970 EN100E?
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) 945M38 be substituted with BS 970 EN100E?
BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 and BS 970 EN100E are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.