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NF A35-562 S300Pb vs BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07

Strong Match — 85.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

NF A35-562 S300Pb and BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. NF A35-562 S300Pb is typically used for used for turned parts, fittings, screws, nuts, hydraulic components, and precision machined parts., while BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 is commonly used for wrought steel supplied as bright bar for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 4).. NF A35-562 S300Pb is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, NF A35-562 S300Pb vs BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 is a 85.5% 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 85.5%.

Frequently Compared With NF A35-562 S300Pb:
IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1141 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 SAE J403 1118
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.5%
Specifications
Property NF A35-562 S300Pb BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07
Standard NF A35-562 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) 0.08-0.15 <=0.15
Si (%) 0.05 max Not specified
Mn (%) 0.80-1.20 0.90-1.30
S (%) 0.24-0.33 0.25-0.35
Pb (%) 0.15-0.35 Not specified
P (%) 0.11 max <=0.070
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property NF A35-562 S300Pb BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07
Tensile Strength 420-550 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 250-350 MPa Not specified
Elongation 8-15% Not specified
Hardness 120-180 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
NF A35-562 S300Pb
Used for turned parts, fittings, screws, nuts, hydraulic components, and precision machined parts.
BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07
Wrought steel supplied as bright bar for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 4).
Key Differences
Can NF A35-562 S300Pb Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07?
NF A35-562 S300Pb and BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-562 S300Pb 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 A35-562 S300Pb
Hex Bar → (2 listings)
Across Flats: 25–25 mm (0.98–0.98 in)
Length: 2500–4400 mm (98.43–173.23 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07
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NF A35-562 S300Pb
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NF A35-562 S300Pb and BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07?
NF A35-562 S300Pb specifies Si, Pb which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07.
Can NF A35-562 S300Pb be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07?
NF A35-562 S300Pb and BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 230M07 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-562 S300Pb in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.