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DIN 17210 20Mn5 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19

Strong Match — 90.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

DIN 17210 20Mn5 (DIN 17210:1986) and BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. DIN 17210 20Mn5 is typically used for unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering; machine components requiring moderate strength and hardenability, while BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 is commonly used for wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (table 2).. DIN 17210 20Mn5 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, DIN 17210 20Mn5 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 is a 90.3% 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 90.3%.

Frequently Compared With DIN 17210 20Mn5:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
90.3%
Specifications
Property DIN 17210 20Mn5 BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19
Standard DIN 17210:1986 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.17-0.23 0.15-0.23
Mn (%) 1.10-1.40 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 17210 20Mn5 BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19
Tensile Strength 490-690 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 295 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 20% min Not specified
Hardness 143-201 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 17210 20Mn5
Unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering; machine components requiring moderate strength and hardenability
BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (Table 2).
Key Differences
Can DIN 17210 20Mn5 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19?
DIN 17210 20Mn5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17210 20Mn5 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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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6000–7000 mm (236.22–275.59 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN 17210 20Mn5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19?
DIN 17210 20Mn5 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19.
Can DIN 17210 20Mn5 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19?
DIN 17210 20Mn5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 120M19 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17210 20Mn5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.