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BS 970 EN52 vs IS 6911 X40Cr13

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

BS 970 EN52 (BS 970:1955) and IS 6911 X40Cr13 (IS 6911:1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN52 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars., while IS 6911 X40Cr13 is commonly used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1). BS 970 EN52 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 6911 X40Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN52 vs IS 6911 X40Cr13 is a 71.8% 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
71.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN52 IS 6911 X40Cr13
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 6911:1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.40-0.50 0.35-0.45
Si (%) 3.00-3.75 <=1.0
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 <=1.0
Ni (%) <=0.50 <=1.0
Cr (%) 7.50-9.50 12.0-14.0
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 6911 X40Cr13
Hardness (annealed, max) Not specified 255 HBS
Hardness (quenched and tempered, min) Not specified 515 HV, 50 HRC
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN52
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
IS 6911 X40Cr13
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
Can BS 970 EN52 Be Substituted With IS 6911 X40Cr13?
BS 970 EN52 and IS 6911 X40Cr13 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 6911 X40Cr13?
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 6911 X40Cr13?
BS 970 EN52 and IS 6911 X40Cr13 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.