Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN12 (BS 970:1955) and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 (IS 4367:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN12 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN12 vs IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 is a 56% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
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 EN12
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Tensile Strength
≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
380-550 MPa
Yield Strength
≥309 MPa (20 tons/sq in, converted)
225 MPa min
Elongation
≥20%
>=19%
Hardness
152-207 HB
Not specified
Condition
Normalised, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Normalised and tempered, ruling section up to 40 mm
Izod Impact
Not specified
60 J min
Hardness (soft annealed)
Not specified
<=170 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN12
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable in hardened and tempered condition for tensile range 40/50 (Q) tons/sq in; purchaser to state normalised or hardened and tempered.
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Not documented
Key Differences
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 specifies Cr, Mo which are not specified for BS 970 EN12.
Can BS 970 EN12 Be Substituted With IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
BS 970 EN12 and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 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 EN12 and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 specifies Cr, Mo which are not specified for BS 970 EN12.
Can BS 970 EN12 be substituted with IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
BS 970 EN12 and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 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.