Strong Match — 86.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 (IS 5517:1993) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 vs IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 is a 86.1% 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 86.1%.
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) 817M40
IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3
Tensile Strength
Not specified
800-950 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% proof)
Not specified
600 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
>=16%
Izod Impact
Not specified
55 J min
Hardness (annealed)
Not specified
<=241 HB
Condition
Not specified
Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 150 mm
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3
Not documented
Key Differences
IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 Be Substituted With IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3?
BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 and IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 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) 817M40 and IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3?
IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 be substituted with IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3?
BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 and IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 817M40 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.