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BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 vs IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10

Minimal Match — 51.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 (IS 1570 (Part 3):1979) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 vs IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 is a 77.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 51.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15:
SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132 SAE J403 1132 SAE J403 1117
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
51.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 IS 1570 (Part 3):1979
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) 0.13-0.18 <=0.15
Mn (%) 1.20-1.50 0.60-0.90
S (%) 0.10-0.18 0.08-0.13
Si (%) Not specified 0.05-0.30
P (%) Not specified <=0.060
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) 214A15 IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10
Condition Case hardened, 19 mm test bar Hot rolled or normalized bars, billets and forgings (Table 2), ruling sections up to 150 mm
Tensile Strength 650 MPa min 370-490 MPa
Elongation 12 % min >=24%
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15
Case hardening steel (section four)
IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 and IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 and IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10?
IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 specifies Si, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 and IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 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.