Strong Match — 90.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
SS 14 21 72 2172 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 (BS 970 (Part 3):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 3) 080A47 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (table 13).
SS 14 21 72 2172 is defined under Swedish Standards (SS), originating from Sweden, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, SS 14 21 72 2172 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 is a 90.8% 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 90.8%.
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 3) 080A47
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 3) 080A47
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (Table 13)
Can SS 14 21 72 2172 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47?
SS 14 21 72 2172 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 is often considered as a substitute for SS 14 21 72 2172 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between SS 14 21 72 2172 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can SS 14 21 72 2172 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47?
SS 14 21 72 2172 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080A47 is often considered as a substitute for SS 14 21 72 2172 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.