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BS 970 EN207 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3

Close Alternative — 84.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN207 (BS 970:1955) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN207 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN207 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 is a 84.8% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 84.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN207:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
84.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN207 IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 11169 (Part 1):1984
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.16-0.21 0.12-0.18
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.60-0.80 0.40-0.60
Cr (%) 0.60-0.80 0.50-0.80
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 EN207 IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3
Core Tensile Strength Not specified >=600 MPa (30 mm)
Core Elongation Not specified >=13% (30 mm)
Hardness, annealed Not specified <=140 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN207
Not documented
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN207 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3?
BS 970 EN207 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN207 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3?
BS 970 EN207 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3.
Can BS 970 EN207 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3?
BS 970 EN207 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.