Post Stock Login Register

EN 10083-2 C60 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10083-2 C60 (EN 10083-2:2006) and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. EN 10083-2 C60 is typically used for used in springs, knives, wear plates, high-strength wires, and hand tools., while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 is commonly used for used for bolts, studs, shafts, brackets, fabricated components, and general engineering parts.. EN 10083-2 C60 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10083-2 C60 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 is a 60.9% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10083-2 C60:
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
60.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property EN 10083-2 C60 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Standard EN 10083-2:2006 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.57-0.65 0.08-0.13
Cr (%) <=0.40 Not specified
Cr+Mo+Ni (%) <=0.63 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.30-0.50
Mo (%) <=0.10 Not specified
Ni (%) <=0.40 Not specified
P (%) <=0.045 Not specified
S (%) <=0.045 Not specified
Si (%) <=0.40 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 EN 10083-2 C60 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Condition Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm Not specified
Elongation 11% min Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed (+A): 241 HBW max Not specified
Tensile Strength 850 to 1 000 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 580 MPa min Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-2 C60
Used in springs, knives, wear plates, high-strength wires, and hand tools.
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Used for bolts, studs, shafts, brackets, fabricated components, and general engineering parts.
Key Differences
Can EN 10083-2 C60 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
EN 10083-2 C60 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
EN 10083-2 C60
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5100–6100 mm (200.79–240.16 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4700–5500 mm (185.04–216.54 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN 10083-2 C60
2 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10083-2 C60 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
EN 10083-2 C60 specifies Cr, Cr+Mo+Ni, Mo, Ni which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10.
Can EN 10083-2 C60 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
EN 10083-2 C60 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 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.