Minimal Match — 33.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN40C (BS 970:1955) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN40C is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable where higher core strength is required for nitriding than en 40b provides; purchaser recommended to consult the manufacturer., while IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
BS 970 EN40C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN40C vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H is a 49.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 33.1%.
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 EN40C
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H
Tensile Strength
≥1313 MPa (85 tons/sq in, converted)
>=415 MPa
Yield Strength
≥1112 MPa (72 tons/sq in, converted)
>=205 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
≥10%
>=30%
Hardness
375-444 HB
Not specified
Condition
Hardened and tempered (single condition), ruling section 2 1/2 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Tubes, N+T, thickness - (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN40C
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable where higher core strength is required for nitriding than En 40B provides; purchaser recommended to consult the manufacturer.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
BS 970 EN40C specifies Ni, V which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H.
Can BS 970 EN40C Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H?
BS 970 EN40C and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H 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 EN40C and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H?
BS 970 EN40C specifies Ni, V which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H.
Can BS 970 EN40C be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H?
BS 970 EN40C and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H 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.