Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 4543 40XH (GOST 4543-2016) and BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GOST 4543 40XH is typically used for heavy-duty gears, transmission shafts, axles, high-strength fasteners, forged machinery parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)..
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 is defined under British Standards (BS) (United Kingdom).
As per chemical composition, GOST 4543 40XH vs BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 is a 70.6% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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 40XH
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15
Tensile Strength
980-1180 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=785 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=10%
Not specified
Hardness
241-285 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
GOST 4543 40XH
heavy-duty gears, transmission shafts, axles, high-strength fasteners, forged machinery parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
GOST 4543 40XH specifies Si, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15.
Can GOST 4543 40XH Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15?
GOST 4543 40XH and BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 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 GOST 4543 40XH and BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15?
GOST 4543 40XH specifies Si, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15.
Can GOST 4543 40XH be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15?
GOST 4543 40XH and BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 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.