BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 vs IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2

Close Alternative — 81.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 (IS 5517:1993) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 vs IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 is a 81.3% 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 81.3%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
81.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
81.3%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 IS 5517:1993
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.43 0.35-0.45
Mn (%) 0.45-0.70 0.40-0.70
Cr (%) 3.00-3.50 3.00-3.50
Mo (%) 0.80-1.10 0.90-1.10
Si (%) Not specified 0.10-0.35
V (%) Not specified 0.15-0.25
S (%) Not specified <=0.035
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) 897M39 IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2
Tensile Strength Not specified 1350 MPa min
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) Not specified 1120 MPa min
Elongation Not specified >=8%
Izod Impact Not specified 21 J min
Hardness (annealed) Not specified <=230 HB
Condition Not specified Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 63 mm
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39
Steel for surface hardening by nitriding (section three)
IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 Be Substituted With IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2?
BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 and IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 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) 897M39 and IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2?
IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 specifies Si, V, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 be substituted with IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2?
BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 and IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 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.