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DIN 17200 28Mn6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28

Strong Match — 88% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

DIN 17200 28Mn6 (DIN 17200:1986) and BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. DIN 17200 28Mn6 is typically used for unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering; shafts and machine components requiring good hardenability, moderate strength, while BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 is commonly used for wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (table 2).. DIN 17200 28Mn6 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, DIN 17200 28Mn6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 is a 88% 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 88%.

Frequently Compared With DIN 17200 28Mn6:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88%
Specifications
Property DIN 17200 28Mn6 BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28
Standard DIN 17200:1986 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.25-0.32 0.24-0.32
Mn (%) 1.30-1.65 1.00-1.40
Si (%) <=0.40 Not specified
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property DIN 17200 28Mn6 BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28
Tensile Strength 590-780 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 390 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 16% min Not specified
Hardness 170-223 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 17200 28Mn6
Unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering; shafts and machine components requiring good hardenability, moderate strength
BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (Table 2).
Key Differences
Can DIN 17200 28Mn6 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28?
DIN 17200 28Mn6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17200 28Mn6 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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DIN 17200 28Mn6
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4900–6300 mm (192.91–248.03 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN 17200 28Mn6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28?
DIN 17200 28Mn6 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28.
Can DIN 17200 28Mn6 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28?
DIN 17200 28Mn6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 120M28 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17200 28Mn6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.