Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 699 15 (GB/T 699:2015) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
GB/T 699 15 is typically used for hot-rolled or forged quality carbon structural steel bars up to 250 mm, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
GB/T 699 15 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 699 15 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is a 66.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
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
GB/T 699 15
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Tensile Strength
>=375 MPa
430 MPa min
Yield Strength
>=225 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=27%
18 % min
Hardness
<=143 HB (as delivered, not heat treated)
Not specified
Condition
Normalized 25 mm sample blank, bars up to 80 mm; hardness for delivery state
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Typical Applications
GB/T 699 15
Hot-rolled or forged quality carbon structural steel bars up to 250 mm
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
GB/T 699 15 specifies Si, P, S, Cr which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10.
Can GB/T 699 15 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
GB/T 699 15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 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 699 15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
GB/T 699 15 specifies Si, P, S, Cr which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10.
Can GB/T 699 15 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
GB/T 699 15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 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.