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BS 970 EN325 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2

Close Alternative — 77.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN325 (BS 970:1955) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN325 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN325 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 is a 77.5% 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 77.5%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN325:
NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
77.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN325 IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) <=0.22 0.17-0.22
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.45-0.65 0.45-0.70
Ni (%) 1.50-2.00 1.65-2.00
Cr (%) 0.40-0.60 <=0.15
Mo (%) 0.20-0.30 0.20-0.30
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.035
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.035
Cu (%) Not specified <=0.15
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 EN325 IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2
Tensile Strength ≥849 MPa (55 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥15% Not specified
Condition core, min (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Hardness, annealed (+AC) Not specified <=180 HBW
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN325
Not documented
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex B)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN325 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2?
BS 970 EN325 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 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 EN325 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 specifies Cu which is not specified for BS 970 EN325.
Can BS 970 EN325 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2?
BS 970 EN325 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 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.