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SAE J404 50B46 vs BS 970 EN12A

Close Alternative — 77.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J404 50B46 (SAE J404:2000) and BS 970 EN12A (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. SAE J404 50B46 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while BS 970 EN12A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, SAE J404 50B46 vs BS 970 EN12A is a 77.1% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 77.1%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
77.1%
Specifications
Property SAE J404 50B46 BS 970 EN12A
Standard SAE J404:2000 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.44-0.49 0.30-0.35
Mn (%) 0.75-1.00 0.70-0.90
Ni (%) 0.20-0.35 0.60-1.00
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.050
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.10-0.35
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property SAE J404 50B46 BS 970 EN12A
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength Not specified ≥309 MPa (20 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥20%
Hardness Not specified 152-207 HB
Condition Not specified Normalised, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
SAE J404 50B46
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
BS 970 EN12A
Not documented
Can SAE J404 50B46 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN12A?
SAE J404 50B46 and BS 970 EN12A are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J404 50B46 and BS 970 EN12A?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can SAE J404 50B46 be substituted with BS 970 EN12A?
SAE J404 50B46 and BS 970 EN12A are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.