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GOST 1050 40 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15

Minimal Match — 53.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GOST 1050 40 (GOST 1050-2013) and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. GOST 1050 40 is typically used for used for shafts, gears, axles, bolts, and machine structural parts., while BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two). BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is defined under British Standards (BS) (United Kingdom).

As per chemical composition, GOST 1050 40 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is a 80.7% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 53.8%.

Frequently Compared With GOST 1050 40:
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
53.8%
Specifications
Property GOST 1050 40 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Standard GOST 1050-2013 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.37-0.44 <=0.20
Mn (%) 0.5-0.8 <=0.80
Si (%) 0.17-0.37 Not specified
S (%) 0.04 max Not specified
P (%) 0.035 max 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 GOST 1050 40 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Tensile Strength 570-740 MPa 310 MPa min
Yield Strength 340 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 19% min 25 % min
Hardness 170-220 HB 121 HB min
Condition Not specified As-rolled
Typical Applications
GOST 1050 40
Used for shafts, gears, axles, bolts, and machine structural parts.
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Key Differences
Can GOST 1050 40 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
GOST 1050 40 and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 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
GOST 1050 40
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6200–7000 mm (244.09–275.59 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GOST 1050 40 and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
GOST 1050 40 specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15.
Can GOST 1050 40 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15?
GOST 1050 40 and BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 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.