BS 970:1991 070M55 Steel — Specifications & Listings

BS 970:1991070M55 is a high carbon steel offering high hardness and wear resistance after heat treatment. It is suitable for springs and highly stressed engineering components.

Forms: Round Bar Category: Carbon Steel
Grade Details
GradeBS 970:1991 070M55
StandardBS 970:1991
Description070M55 is a high carbon steel offering high hardness and wear resistance after heat treatment. It is suitable for springs and highly stressed engineering components.
ApplicationsUsed for springs, blades, wear plates, hand tools, shafts, and cutting components.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn Si S P
0.50-0.60 0.60-0.90 0.10-0.35 0.050 max 0.050 max
Mechanical Properties
tensile_strength 750-950 MPa
yield_strength 450-650 MPa
elongation 10-16%
hardness 220-285 HB

Active BS 970:1991 070M55 Listings on M-EX

BS 970:1991 070M55 Round Bar
3.100 MT
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BS 970:1991 070M55 Round Bar
5.800 MT
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