Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
KS D3752 SM45C (KS D 3752:2024) and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
KS D3752 SM45C is typically used for shafts, keys, gears, bolts, couplings, general machine parts requiring moderate strength., while BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (table 14).
KS D3752 SM45C is defined under Korean Industrial Standards (KS), originating from South Korea, while BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, KS D3752 SM45C vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 is a 81.5% 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
KS D3752 SM45C
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Tensile Strength
690 MPa min (quenched & tempered)
Not specified
Yield Strength
490 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
17% min
Not specified
Hardness
HB 201-269
Not specified
Typical Applications
KS D3752 SM45C
Shafts, keys, gears, bolts, couplings, general machine parts requiring moderate strength.
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (Table 14)
Can KS D3752 SM45C Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
KS D3752 SM45C and BS 970 (Part 3) 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.
What is the difference between KS D3752 SM45C and BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can KS D3752 SM45C be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10?
KS D3752 SM45C and BS 970 (Part 3) 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.