Strong Match — 85.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 4543 20HM (GOST 4543-2016) and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GOST 4543 20HM is typically used for used for gears, camshafts, sleeves, axles, and machine transmission parts., while BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6..
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 is defined under British Standards (BS) (United Kingdom).
As per chemical composition, GOST 4543 20HM vs BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 is a 85.1% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 85.1%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
GOST 4543 20HM
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25
Tensile Strength
780-980 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
590 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
12% min
Not specified
Hardness
56-60 HRC (case)
Not specified
Typical Applications
GOST 4543 20HM
Used for gears, camshafts, sleeves, axles, and machine transmission parts.
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
GOST 4543 20HM specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25.
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 4543 20HM.
Can GOST 4543 20HM Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25?
GOST 4543 20HM and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 is often considered as a substitute for GOST 4543 20HM in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between GOST 4543 20HM and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25?
GOST 4543 20HM specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25. BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 4543 20HM.
Can GOST 4543 20HM be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25?
GOST 4543 20HM and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 is often considered as a substitute for GOST 4543 20HM in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.