NF A35-552 XC45 vs BS 970 EN43B

Strong Match — 88.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

NF A35-552 XC45 (NF A35-552:1986) and BS 970 EN43B (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. NF A35-552 XC45 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while BS 970 EN43B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, NF A35-552 XC45 vs BS 970 EN43B is a 88.2% 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 88.2%.

Frequently Compared With NF A35-552 XC45:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.2%
Specifications
Property NF A35-552 XC45 BS 970 EN43B
Standard NF A35-552:1986 BS 970:1955
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.42-0.50 0.45-0.50
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 0.05-0.35
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.70-1.00
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.060
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.060
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property NF A35-552 XC45 BS 970 EN43B
Tensile Strength 570-700 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=340 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=16% Not specified
Hardness 170-210 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
NF A35-552 XC45
shafts, gears, axles, bolts, studs, machine parts, forgings
BS 970 EN43B
Not documented
Can NF A35-552 XC45 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN43B?
NF A35-552 XC45 and BS 970 EN43B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN43B is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC45 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
NF A35-552 XC45
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6900–7000 mm (271.65–275.59 in)
BS 970 EN43B
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NF A35-552 XC45 and BS 970 EN43B?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can NF A35-552 XC45 be substituted with BS 970 EN43B?
NF A35-552 XC45 and BS 970 EN43B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN43B is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC45 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.