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BS 970 EN2C vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8

Strong Match — 94.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN2C (BS 970:1955) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN2C is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1). BS 970 EN2C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN2C vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8 is a 94.3% 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 94.3%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN2C:
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94.3%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN2C IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 11169 (Part 1):1984
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.15-0.25 0.15-0.25
Mn (%) 0.40-0.60 0.60-0.90
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 EN2C IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8
Tensile Strength (hardened and tempered) Not specified 540-690 MPa (16 mm) / 490-640 MPa (40 mm)
0.2% Proof Stress Not specified >=370 MPa (16 mm) / >=295 MPa (40 mm)
Elongation Not specified >=20% (16 mm) / >=22% (40 mm)
Hardness, annealed Not specified <=150 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN2C
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8
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 EN2C Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8?
BS 970 EN2C and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2C 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 EN2C and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8?
BS 970 EN2C specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8.
Can BS 970 EN2C be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8?
BS 970 EN2C and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C8 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.