Strong Match — 86.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
KS D3752 SM20C (KS D 3752:2024) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
KS D3752 SM20C is typically used for shafts, pins, keys, bolts, lightly stressed structural components, general engineering parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is commonly used for used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings..
KS D3752 SM20C is defined under Korean Industrial Standards (KS), originating from South Korea, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, KS D3752 SM20C vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is a 86.6% 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 86.6%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
KS D3752 SM20C
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Tensile Strength
u2265440 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
u2265245 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
u226523%
Not specified
Hardness
u2264149 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
KS D3752 SM20C
Shafts, pins, keys, bolts, lightly stressed structural components, general engineering parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.
Key Differences
KS D3752 SM20C specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can KS D3752 SM20C Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
KS D3752 SM20C and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is often considered as a substitute for KS D3752 SM20C 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 KS D3752 SM20C and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
KS D3752 SM20C specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can KS D3752 SM20C be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
KS D3752 SM20C and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is often considered as a substitute for KS D3752 SM20C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.