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BS 970 EN29A vs IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6

Minimal Match — 45.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN29A (BS 970:1955) and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 (IS 4367:1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN29A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN29A vs IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 is a 67.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 45.1%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN29A:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
67.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
45.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN29A IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 4367:1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.15-0.25 <=0.12
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15-0.60
Mn (%) <=0.65 0.40-0.70
Ni (%) <=0.40 <=0.30
Cr (%) 2.50-3.50 0.70-1.10
Mo (%) 0.30-0.70 0.45-0.65
S (%) <=0.050 <=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 EN29A IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Tensile Strength ≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted) 380-550 MPa
Yield Strength ≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted) 225 MPa min
Elongation ≥22% >=19%
Hardness 201-255 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Normalised and tempered, ruling section up to 40 mm
Izod Impact Not specified 60 J min
Hardness (soft annealed) Not specified <=170 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN29A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for R, S, T, U, V, W, Z (45/55 to 100 tons/sq in); selection of En 29A or 29B governed by the tensile range required.
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Not documented
Can BS 970 EN29A Be Substituted With IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
BS 970 EN29A and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 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 EN29A and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN29A be substituted with IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
BS 970 EN29A and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 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.