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DIN 17222 C80 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78

Strong Match — 89.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

DIN 17222 C80 (DIN 17222:1979-08) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. DIN 17222 C80 is typically used for springs, music wire, high strength wire, cutting tools, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two). DIN 17222 C80 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, DIN 17222 C80 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 is a 89.8% 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 89.8%.

Frequently Compared With DIN 17222 C80:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
89.8%
Specifications
Property DIN 17222 C80 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78
Standard DIN 17222:1979-08 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.75–0.85 0.75-0.82
Si (%) 0.15–0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.50–0.80 0.50-0.70
S (%) ≤0.040 Not specified
P (%) ≤0.040 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property DIN 17222 C80 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78
Tensile Strength 900–1100 MPa (annealed) Not specified
Hardness HRC 60–65 (hardened) Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 17222 C80
Springs, music wire, high strength wire, cutting tools
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Key Differences
Can DIN 17222 C80 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78?
DIN 17222 C80 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17222 C80 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: 6000–6600 mm (236.22–259.84 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN 17222 C80 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78?
DIN 17222 C80 specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78.
Can DIN 17222 C80 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78?
DIN 17222 C80 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17222 C80 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.