Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN14B (BS 970:1955) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN14B is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable hardened and tempered for 40/50 (q) and 45/55 (r) tons/sq in according to ruling section., while IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
BS 970 EN14B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN14B vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H is a 52.5% 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 EN14B
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H
Tensile Strength
≥510 MPa (33 tons/sq in, converted)
>=415 MPa
Yield Strength
≥355 MPa (23 tons/sq in, converted)
>=205 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
≥20%
>=30%
Hardness
170-223 HB
Not specified
Condition
Normalised, ruling section 5 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Tubes, N+T, thickness - (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN14B
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable hardened and tempered for 40/50 (Q) and 45/55 (R) tons/sq in according to ruling section.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
BS 970 EN14B specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H specifies Cr, Mo which are not specified for BS 970 EN14B.
Can BS 970 EN14B Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H?
BS 970 EN14B and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H 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 EN14B and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H?
BS 970 EN14B specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H. IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H specifies Cr, Mo which are not specified for BS 970 EN14B.
Can BS 970 EN14B be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H?
BS 970 EN14B and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H 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.