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GOST 4543 40HM vs BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40

Strong Match — 89.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GOST 4543 40HM (GOST 4543-2016) and BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. GOST 4543 40HM is typically used for used for gears, shafts, spindles, bolts, and hydraulic components., while BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 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) 708M40 is defined under British Standards (BS) (United Kingdom).

As per chemical composition, GOST 4543 40HM vs BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 is a 89.2% 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 89.2%.

Frequently Compared With GOST 4543 40HM:
NF A35-565 100C6 GOST 4543 12HN3A UNI 11234 100Cr6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
89.2%
Specifications
Property GOST 4543 40HM BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40
Standard GOST 4543-2016 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.36-0.44 0.36-0.44
Cr (%) 0.9-1.2 0.90-1.20
Mo (%) 0.15-0.3 0.15-0.25
Mn (%) 0.5-0.8 0.70-1.00
Si (%) 0.17-0.37 0.10-0.40
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 4543 40HM BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40
Tensile Strength 980-1180 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 835 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 10% min Not specified
Hardness 285-341 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
GOST 4543 40HM
Used for gears, shafts, spindles, bolts, and hydraulic components.
BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40
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 4543 40HM Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40?
GOST 4543 40HM and BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 is often considered as a substitute for GOST 4543 40HM in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
GOST 4543 40HM
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Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 6300–7000 mm (248.03–275.59 in)
BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GOST 4543 40HM and BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40?
BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 4543 40HM.
Can GOST 4543 40HM be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40?
GOST 4543 40HM and BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 is often considered as a substitute for GOST 4543 40HM in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.