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BS 970 EN19C vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2

Strong Match — 90.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN19C (BS 970:1955) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN19C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN19C vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is a 90.4% 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 90.4%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN19C:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
90.4%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN19C IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.40-0.45 0.38-0.45
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.60-0.90
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 0.90-1.20
Mo (%) 0.20-0.35 0.15-0.30
S (%) <=0.050 Not specified
P (%) <=0.050 Not specified
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 EN19C IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Tensile Strength ≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥22% Not specified
Hardness 201-255 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN19C Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
BS 970 EN19C and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN19C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN19C and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
BS 970 EN19C specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2.
Can BS 970 EN19C be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
BS 970 EN19C and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN19C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.