Close Alternative — 74.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 25MnTiBRE (GB/T 3077:2015) and BS 970 (Part 1) 175H23 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 25MnTiBRE is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while BS 970 (Part 1) 175H23 is commonly used for case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, table 10)..
GB/T 3077 25MnTiBRE is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 1) 175H23 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 25MnTiBRE vs BS 970 (Part 1) 175H23 is a 74.8% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 74.8%.
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 3077 25MnTiBRE
BS 970 (Part 1) 175H23
Tensile Strength
>=1380 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=10%
Not specified
Hardness
<=229 HB
Not specified
Condition
Quenched and tempered, test sample Specimen (size not stated); hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 25MnTiBRE
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
BS 970 (Part 1) 175H23
Case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, Table 10).
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 25MnTiBRE specifies Si, Ti, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 175H23.
Can GB/T 3077 25MnTiBRE Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 175H23?
GB/T 3077 25MnTiBRE and BS 970 (Part 1) 175H23 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between GB/T 3077 25MnTiBRE and BS 970 (Part 1) 175H23?
GB/T 3077 25MnTiBRE specifies Si, Ti, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 175H23.
Can GB/T 3077 25MnTiBRE be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 175H23?
GB/T 3077 25MnTiBRE and BS 970 (Part 1) 175H23 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.