Minimal Match — 37.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN363 (BS 970:1955) and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 (IS 4367:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN363 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 EN363 vs IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 is a 56% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 37.4%.
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 EN363
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Tensile Strength
≥1004 MPa (65 tons/sq in, converted)
380-550 MPa
Condition
min (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Normalised and tempered, ruling section up to 40 mm
Yield Strength
Not specified
225 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
>=19%
Izod Impact
Not specified
60 J min
Hardness (soft annealed)
Not specified
<=170 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN363
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strength 65 tons/sq in min. Supplied on tensile strength only or, by special arrangement, on analysis only.
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Not documented
Can BS 970 EN363 Be Substituted With IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
BS 970 EN363 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN363 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 EN363 be substituted with IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
BS 970 EN363 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.