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NF A35-552 XC60 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10

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

NF A35-552 XC60 (NF A35-552:1986) and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 3):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 3) 045M10 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). NF A35-552 XC60 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, NF A35-552 XC60 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 is a 85.3% 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 NF A35-552 XC60:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property NF A35-552 XC60 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Standard NF A35-552:1986 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.57-0.65 0.07-0.13
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.30-0.60
P (%) 0.045 max <=0.05
S (%) 0.045 max <=0.05
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 3) 045M10
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 3) 045M10
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 NF A35-552 XC60 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
NF A35-552 XC60 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 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.
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 3) 045M10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NF A35-552 XC60 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can NF A35-552 XC60 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
NF A35-552 XC60 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 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.