Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 (IS 4367:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 vs IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 is a 58.8% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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) 527M17
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Tensile Strength
Not specified
380-550 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
225 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
>=19%
Izod Impact
Not specified
60 J min
Hardness (soft annealed)
Not specified
<=170 HB
Condition
Not specified
Normalised and tempered, ruling section up to 40 mm
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Not documented
Key Differences
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 specifies Si, Ni, Mo which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 Be Substituted With IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 specifies Si, Ni, Mo which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 be substituted with IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
BS 970 (Part 1) 527M17 and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 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.