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BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 is a 54.9% 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%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37:
UNI 11234 100Cr6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A NF A35-565 100C6 GOST 4543 12HN3A IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Other Alloy Steel Grades to Compare With BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37:
EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
54.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.40 <=0.15
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.40-0.70
P (%) <=0.035 Not specified
S (%) <=0.040 Not specified
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 4.0-6.0
Mo (%) 0.15-0.25 0.45-0.65
Si (%) Not specified <=0.50
Ni (%) Not specified <=0.30
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37
Used for gears, shafts, studs, machine spindles, crankshafts, and automotive components.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6?
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 6700–7000 mm (263.78–275.59 in)
IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6?
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6. IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 specifies Si, Ni which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6?
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A37 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 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.