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BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8

Strong Match — 96.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 is typically used for wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (table 2)., while IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1). BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 is a 96.9% 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 96.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26:
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
96.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
96.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 IS 11169 (Part 1):1984
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.22-0.30 0.20-0.30
Mn (%) 0.50-0.90 0.60-0.90
P (%) <=0.050 Not specified
S (%) <=0.050 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 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8
Tensile Strength (hardened and tempered) Not specified 580-730 MPa (16 mm) / 540-690 MPa (40 mm)
0.2% Proof Stress Not specified >=390 MPa (16 mm) / >=330 MPa (40 mm)
Elongation Not specified >=18% (16 mm) / >=20% (40 mm)
Hardness, annealed Not specified <=150 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (Table 2).
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8?
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 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 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8?
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8?
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.