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NF A35-552 XC60 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62

Strong Match — 88.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

NF A35-552 XC60 (NF A35-552:1986) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. NF A35-552 XC60 is typically used for used for springs, knives, wear parts, punches, blades, and high-strength tools., while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two). NF A35-552 XC60 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, NF A35-552 XC60 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 is a 88.6% 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 88.6%.

Frequently Compared With NF A35-552 XC60:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.6%
Specifications
Property NF A35-552 XC60 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62
Standard NF A35-552:1986 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.57-0.65 0.60-0.65
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.50-0.70
P (%) 0.045 max Not specified
S (%) 0.045 max Not specified
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 XC60 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62
Tensile Strength 800-950 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 500-650 MPa Not specified
Elongation 10-16% Not specified
Hardness 220-285 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
NF A35-552 XC60
Used for springs, knives, wear parts, punches, blades, and high-strength tools.
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Key Differences
Can NF A35-552 XC60 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62?
NF A35-552 XC60 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC60 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 XC60
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5500–5800 mm (216.54–228.35 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NF A35-552 XC60 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62?
NF A35-552 XC60 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62.
Can NF A35-552 XC60 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62?
NF A35-552 XC60 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC60 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.