Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV (GB/T 1299-2014) and BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV is classified under Tool & Die Steels, while BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV is typically used for blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies, while BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6..
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV vs BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 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 65%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV
BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24
Hardness (annealed)
≤255 HB
Not specified
Hardness (hardened)
57–62 HRC
Not specified
Compressive Strength
2400 MPa
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, punches, shear blades, gauges, broaches, drawing dies
BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Different category: GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV is Tool & Die Steels, BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 is Alloy Steel.
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV specifies Si, V which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV and BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 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 GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV and BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24?
Different category: GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV is Tool & Die Steels, BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 is Alloy Steel. GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV specifies Si, V which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24?
GB/T 1299 Cr12MoV and BS 970 (Part 1) 722M24 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.