Related Material — 68.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 (DIN 17210:1986) and BS 970 (Part 3) 805M17 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 is typically used for heavy duty gears, shafts, cams, axles, case hardened transmission components, while BS 970 (Part 3) 805M17 is commonly 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).
DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while BS 970 (Part 3) 805M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 805M17 is a 68.4% 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 68.4%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6
BS 970 (Part 3) 805M17
Tensile Strength
1000–1200 MPa
Not specified
Case Hardness HRC
58–63
Not specified
Core Hardness HB
280–340
Not specified
Elongation
≥9%
Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6
Heavy duty gears, shafts, cams, axles, case hardened transmission components
BS 970 (Part 3) 805M17
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (Table 15)
Can DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 805M17?
DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 and BS 970 (Part 3) 805M17 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 DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 and BS 970 (Part 3) 805M17?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 805M17?
DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 and BS 970 (Part 3) 805M17 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.