Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 is a 72.5% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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) 590M17
IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5
Condition
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Not specified
Tensile Strength
930 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
10 % min
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17
Case hardening steel (section four)
IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5
Not documented
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5?
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5?
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 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.