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SS 14 23 12 2312 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07

Strong Match — 87.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SS 14 23 12 2312 and BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. SS 14 23 12 2312 is typically used for precision turned parts,bushes,fittings,studs,nuts,automatic lathe components,small machined parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is commonly used for wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; free cutting grade in the as rolled condition (table 2).. SS 14 23 12 2312 is defined under Swedish Standards (SS), originating from Sweden, while BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, SS 14 23 12 2312 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is a 87.5% 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 87.5%.

Frequently Compared With SS 14 23 12 2312:
IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 SAE J403 1141 SAE J403 1144 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.5%
Specifications
Property SS 14 23 12 2312 BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07
Standard SS 14 23 12 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) 0.08-0.15 <=0.15
Si (%) <=0.05 Not specified
Mn (%) 1.00-1.50 0.90-1.30
P (%) <=0.110 <=0.070
S (%) 0.24-0.35 0.20-0.30
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 23 12 2312 BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07
Tensile Strength 380-570 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 240 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 16-22 % Not specified
Hardness 100-170 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
SS 14 23 12 2312
precision turned parts,bushes,fittings,studs,nuts,automatic lathe components,small machined parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; free cutting grade in the as rolled condition (Table 2).
Key Differences
Can SS 14 23 12 2312 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07?
SS 14 23 12 2312 and BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is often considered as a substitute for SS 14 23 12 2312 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
SS 14 23 12 2312
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Across Flats: 25–25 mm (0.98–0.98 in)
Length: 3100–3700 mm (122.05–145.67 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SS 14 23 12 2312 and BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07?
SS 14 23 12 2312 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07.
Can SS 14 23 12 2312 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07?
SS 14 23 12 2312 and BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is often considered as a substitute for SS 14 23 12 2312 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.