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

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

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

As per chemical composition, DIN 17204 36Mn5 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 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 DIN 17204 36Mn5:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94%
Specifications
Property DIN 17204 36Mn5 BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36
Standard DIN 17204:1990-11 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.32-0.40 0.32-0.40
Mn (%) 1.20-1.50 1.30-1.70
Si (%) <=0.40 0.10-0.40
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.05
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.05
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property DIN 17204 36Mn5 BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36
Tensile Strength 650-850 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 450 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 14% min Not specified
Hardness 187-241 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
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
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)
Can DIN 17204 36Mn5 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36?
DIN 17204 36Mn5 and BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17204 36Mn5 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 17204 36Mn5
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5900–6400 mm (232.28–251.97 in)
BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN 17204 36Mn5 and BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can DIN 17204 36Mn5 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36?
DIN 17204 36Mn5 and BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 150M36 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17204 36Mn5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.