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BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7

Close Alternative — 80.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 is a 80.9% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 80.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
80.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.37-0.44 0.33-0.40
Mn (%) 0.80-1.10 0.80-1.00
B (%) 0.0005-0.005 Not specified
Si (%) Not specified 1.50-2.00
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) 170H41
Through hardening boron steel (section three)
IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7?
BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7?
BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 specifies B which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7. IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7?
BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.