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BS 970 EN42C vs IS 3195 113C6

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN42C (BS 970:1955) and IS 3195 113C6 (IS 3195:1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Spring Steel category. BS 970 EN42C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 3195 113C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN42C vs IS 3195 113C6 is a 87.2% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN42C:
BS 970 EN42 BS 970 EN42D BS 970 EN42F BS 970 EN42G BS 970 EN42B BS 970 EN42E IS 3431 50Cr4V2 IS 3195 50Cr4V2 EN 10089 50CrV4 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 EN 10083-3 51CrV4 EN 10083-1 51CrV4
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN42C IS 3195 113C6
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 3195:1992
Category Spring Steel Spring Steel
C (%) 0.70-0.80 1.05-1.20
Si (%) <=0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.55-0.80 0.50-0.80
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
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 EN42C IS 3195 113C6
Hardness, annealed Not specified <=240 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN42C
Not documented
IS 3195 113C6
Volute and helical springs for railway rolling stock; flats and rounds, springs worked hot and heat-treated (clause 1.1, foreword)
Can BS 970 EN42C Be Substituted With IS 3195 113C6?
BS 970 EN42C and IS 3195 113C6 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN42C and IS 3195 113C6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN42C be substituted with IS 3195 113C6?
BS 970 EN42C and IS 3195 113C6 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.