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BS 970 EN52 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X07Cr17

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

BS 970 EN52 (BS 970:1955) and IS 1570 (Part 5) X07Cr17 (IS 1570 (Part 5):1985) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN52 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 5) X07Cr17 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN52 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X07Cr17 is a 73.2% 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 EN52:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
73.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN52 IS 1570 (Part 5) X07Cr17
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 1570 (Part 5):1985
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.40-0.50 <=0.12
Si (%) 3.00-3.75 <=1.0
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 <=1.0
Ni (%) <=0.50 <=0.5
Cr (%) 7.50-9.50 16.0-18.0
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.030
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
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 EN52 IS 1570 (Part 5) X07Cr17
Tensile Strength Not specified >=450 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified >=205 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation Not specified >=22.0% (50 mm)
Hardness Not specified <=183 HB; <=88 HRB
Condition Not specified Annealed, quenched or solution treated plates, sheets and strips (Table 2)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN52
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
IS 1570 (Part 5) X07Cr17
Not documented
Can BS 970 EN52 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 5) X07Cr17?
BS 970 EN52 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X07Cr17 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 EN52 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X07Cr17?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN52 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 5) X07Cr17?
BS 970 EN52 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X07Cr17 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.