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BS 970 EN2B vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4

Strong Match — 98.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN2B (BS 970:1955) and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN2B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN2B vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4 is a 98.3% 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 98.3%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN2B:
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
98.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
98.3%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN2B IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.15 <=0.12
Mn (%) <=0.50 <=0.50
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 EN2B IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4
Tensile Strength Not specified 320-400 MPa
Elongation Not specified >=27%
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN2B
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN2B Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4?
BS 970 EN2B and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2B 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 EN2B and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4?
BS 970 EN2B specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4.
Can BS 970 EN2B be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4?
BS 970 EN2B and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 7C4 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2B in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.