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BS 970 EN12B vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN12B (BS 970:1955) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN12B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN12B vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is a 64.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 25%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
64.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
25%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN12B IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.40 0.07-0.12
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 <=0.30
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.60-0.90
Ni (%) 0.60-1.00 1.20-1.50
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.025
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.025
Cr (%) Not specified 0.90-1.20
Cu (%) Not specified <=0.25
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 EN12B IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥309 MPa (20 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥20% Not specified
Hardness 152-207 HB Not specified
Condition Normalised, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP) Not specified 137-187 HB
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC) Not specified <=520 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN12B
Not documented
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
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
Can BS 970 EN12B Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
BS 970 EN12B and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN12B and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 specifies Cr, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 EN12B.
Can BS 970 EN12B be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
BS 970 EN12B and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 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.