JIS G3506 S80C vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

JIS G3506 S80C (JIS G3506:2004) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. JIS G3506 S80C is typically used for springs, high carbon wire, hand tools, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. JIS G3506 S80C is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, JIS G3506 S80C vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is a 77.7% 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%.

Frequently Compared With JIS G3506 S80C:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property JIS G3506 S80C BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Standard JIS G3506:2004 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.79-0.86 0.08-0.13
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.30-0.60
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property JIS G3506 S80C BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Tensile Strength ≥820 MPa (annealed) Not specified
Hardness HRC 60–65 (hardened) Not specified
Typical Applications
JIS G3506 S80C
Springs, high carbon wire, hand tools
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can JIS G3506 S80C Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
JIS G3506 S80C and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 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.
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JIS G3506 S80C
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5100–6100 mm (200.79–240.16 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between JIS G3506 S80C and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
JIS G3506 S80C specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10.
Can JIS G3506 S80C be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
JIS G3506 S80C and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 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.