BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2
Related Material — 69.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 is typically used for case hardening steel (section four), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex b).
BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 is a 69.4% 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 69.4%.
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) 635H15
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP)
Not specified
130-180 HB
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC)
Not specified
<=500 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15
Case hardening steel (section four)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex B)
Key Differences
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 specifies Cu, P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2?
BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 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) 635H15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 specifies Cu, P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2?
BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 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.