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BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 vs IS 4432 10C8S10

Related Material — 68.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and IS 4432 10C8S10 (IS 4432:1988) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is typically used for case hardening steel (section four), while IS 4432 10C8S10 is commonly used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts. BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 4432 10C8S10 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 vs IS 4432 10C8S10 is a 77.2% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 68.1%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15:
SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132 SAE J403 1132
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
50%
OVERALL
68.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 IS 4432 10C8S10
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 IS 4432:1988
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 0.15-0.35
P (%) Not specified <=0.035
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 4432 10C8S10
Condition Case hardened, 19 mm test bar Not specified
Tensile Strength 650 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 12 % min Not specified
Core Tensile Strength Not specified 600-850 MPa (16 mm) / 550-800 MPa (30 mm)
Core Yield Strength Not specified >=400 MPa (16 mm) / >=330 MPa (30 mm)
Core Elongation Not specified >=12% (16 mm) / >=14% (30 mm)
Core Reduction of Area Not specified >=35% (16 mm) / >=40% (30 mm)
Hardness, annealed (A) Not specified <=150 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15
Case hardening steel (section four)
IS 4432 10C8S10
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 Be Substituted With IS 4432 10C8S10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 and IS 4432 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 4432 10C8S10?
IS 4432 10C8S10 specifies Si, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 be substituted with IS 4432 10C8S10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 and IS 4432 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.