Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 is a 62.9% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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) 635M15
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4
Condition
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Not specified
Tensile Strength
770 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
12 % min
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15
Case hardening steel (section four)
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4
Not documented
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4?
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 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) 635M15 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4?
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4. IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4?
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 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.