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BS 970 EN160A vs IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN160A (BS 970:1955) and IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S (IS 4432:1988) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN160A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN160A vs IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S is a 79.6% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN160A IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 4432:1988
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.38-0.43 0.17-0.22
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.40-0.65
Ni (%) 1.50-2.00 1.65-2.00
Mo (%) 0.20-0.35 0.20-0.30
S (%) <=0.050 0.020-0.035
P (%) <=0.050 <=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 EN160A IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S
Core Tensile Strength Not specified 800-1150 MPa (16 mm) / 700-1000 MPa (30 mm) / 650-950 MPa (63 mm)
Core Yield Strength Not specified >=550 MPa (16 mm) / >=500 MPa (30 mm) / >=450 MPa (63 mm)
Core Elongation Not specified >=8% (16 mm) / >=9% (30 mm) / >=10% (63 mm)
Core Reduction of Area Not specified >=35% (16 mm) / >=35% (30 mm) / >=40% (63 mm)
Hardness, annealed (A) Not specified <=217 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN160A
Not documented
IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
Can BS 970 EN160A Be Substituted With IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S?
BS 970 EN160A and IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S 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 EN160A and IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN160A be substituted with IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S?
BS 970 EN160A and IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S 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.