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SS 14 21 72 2172 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20

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

SS 14 21 72 2172 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. SS 14 21 72 2172 is typically used for shafts,axles,gears,studs,bolts,general engineering components,machine parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is commonly used for used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.. SS 14 21 72 2172 is defined under Swedish Standards (SS), originating from Sweden, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, SS 14 21 72 2172 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is a 79.7% 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 SS 14 21 72 2172:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property SS 14 21 72 2172 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Standard SS 14 21 72 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.42-0.50 0.18-0.23
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.70-0.90
P (%) <=0.035 Not specified
S (%) <=0.035 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 SS 14 21 72 2172 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Tensile Strength 620-800 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 340-490 MPa Not specified
Elongation 14-20 % Not specified
Hardness 179-235 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
SS 14 21 72 2172
shafts,axles,gears,studs,bolts,general engineering components,machine parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.
Key Differences
Can SS 14 21 72 2172 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
SS 14 21 72 2172 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 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
SS 14 21 72 2172
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6200–6200 mm (244.09–244.09 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4800–6600 mm (188.98–259.84 in)
On M-EX Right Now
SS 14 21 72 2172
2 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SS 14 21 72 2172 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
SS 14 21 72 2172 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can SS 14 21 72 2172 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
SS 14 21 72 2172 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 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.