Strong Match — 95.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN111A (BS 970:1955) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN111A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN111A vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2 is a 95.7% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 95.7%.
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 EN111A
IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2
Hardness, annealed
Not specified
<=190 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN111A
Not documented
IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
BS 970 EN111A specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2.
Can BS 970 EN111A Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2?
BS 970 EN111A and IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN111A in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN111A and IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2?
BS 970 EN111A specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2.
Can BS 970 EN111A be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2?
BS 970 EN111A and IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Ni5Cr2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN111A in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.