SAE J404 8622 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22

Strong Match — 93.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J404 8622 (SAE J404:2009) and BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. SAE J404 8622 is typically used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope, while BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. SAE J404 8622 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, SAE J404 8622 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 is a 93.9% 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 93.9%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93.9%
Specifications
Property SAE J404 8622 BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22
Standard SAE J404:2009 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.20-0.25 0.20-0.25
Cr (%) 0.40-0.60 0.40-0.60
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.70-0.90
Mo (%) 0.15-0.25 0.15-0.25
Ni (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
SAE J404 8622
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can SAE J404 8622 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22?
SAE J404 8622 and BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 8622 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J404 8622 and BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22?
SAE J404 8622 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22.
Can SAE J404 8622 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22?
SAE J404 8622 and BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 805A22 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 8622 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.