Strong Match — 85.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S (IS 4432:1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 is typically used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)., while IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S is commonly used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts.
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 vs IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S is a 85.5% 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 85.5%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
Key Differences
IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 Be Substituted With IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S?
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 and IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 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 BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 and IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S?
IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 be substituted with IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S?
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 and IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2-S is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.