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BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 vs IS 5517 50C8

Close Alternative — 78.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and IS 5517 50C8 (IS 5517:1993) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 5517 50C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 vs IS 5517 50C8 is a 78.2% 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 78.2%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01:
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A72 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
78.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
78.2%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 IS 5517 50C8
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 IS 5517:1993
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.55 0.45-0.55
Si (%) 0.15-0.60 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.60-1.50 0.60-0.90
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
S (%) 0.045-0.065 <=0.035
V (%) 0.08-0.20 Not specified
Al (%) <=0.035 Not specified
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) 280M01 IS 5517 50C8
Tensile Strength Not specified 700-850 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) Not specified 460 MPa min
Elongation Not specified >=15%
Hardness (annealed) Not specified <=210 HB
Condition Not specified Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 63 mm
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01
Micro-alloyed carbon manganese steel (section two)
IS 5517 50C8
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 Be Substituted With IS 5517 50C8?
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 and IS 5517 50C8 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) 280M01 and IS 5517 50C8?
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 specifies V, Al which are not specified for IS 5517 50C8.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 be substituted with IS 5517 50C8?
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 and IS 5517 50C8 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.