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GOST 14959 50HFA vs BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40

Close Alternative — 75.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GOST 14959 50HFA (GOST 14959-2016) and BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. GOST 14959 50HFA is typically used for used for coil springs, torsion bars, leaf springs, washers, and suspension parts., while BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (table 16). BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40 is defined under British Standards (BS) (United Kingdom).

As per chemical composition, GOST 14959 50HFA vs BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40 is a 75.2% 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 75.2%.

Frequently Compared With GOST 14959 50HFA:
GOST 4543 12HN3A NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
75.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
75.2%
Specifications
Property GOST 14959 50HFA BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40
Standard GOST 14959-2016 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.46-0.54 0.36-0.44
Cr (%) 0.8-1.1 0.90-1.20
V (%) 0.1-0.2 Not specified
Si (%) 0.17-0.37 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.5-0.8 0.60-0.90
P (%) Not specified <=0.035
S (%) Not specified <=0.040
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property GOST 14959 50HFA BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40
Tensile Strength 1200-1500 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 1080 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 8% min Not specified
Hardness 42-50 HRC Not specified
Typical Applications
GOST 14959 50HFA
Used for coil springs, torsion bars, leaf springs, washers, and suspension parts.
BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (Table 16)
Key Differences
Can GOST 14959 50HFA Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40?
GOST 14959 50HFA and BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
GOST 14959 50HFA
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5500–6000 mm (216.54–236.22 in)
BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40
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GOST 14959 50HFA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GOST 14959 50HFA and BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40?
GOST 14959 50HFA specifies V which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40. BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 14959 50HFA.
Can GOST 14959 50HFA be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40?
GOST 14959 50HFA and BS 970 (Part 3) 530M40 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.