Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-2 C60 (EN 10083-2:2006) and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 3):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 3) 045A10 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (table 14).
EN 10083-2 C60 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-2 C60 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is a 64.4% 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%.
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 3) 045A10
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 3) 045A10
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (Table 14)
Key Differences
EN 10083-2 C60 specifies Cr, Cr+Mo+Ni, Mo, Ni which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10.
Can EN 10083-2 C60 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
EN 10083-2 C60 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 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 EN 10083-2 C60 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
EN 10083-2 C60 specifies Cr, Cr+Mo+Ni, Mo, Ni which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10.
Can EN 10083-2 C60 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
EN 10083-2 C60 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 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.