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BS 970 EN54 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13

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

BS 970 EN54 (BS 970:1955) and IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 (IS 1570 (Part 5):1985) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN54 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN54 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 is a 70.5% 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 EN54:
EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GOST 5632 08X18H10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
70.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN54 IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 1570 (Part 5):1985
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.50 0.35-0.45
Si (%) 1.00-2.50 <=1.0
Mn (%) <=1.50 <=1.0
Ni (%) >=10.0 <=1.0
Cr (%) 12.00-16.0 12.0-14.0
W (%) 2.00-4.00 Not specified
S (%) <=0.045 <=0.030
P (%) <=0.045 <=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 EN54 IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13
Tensile Strength Not specified 600-750 MPa
Hardness Not specified <=225 HB
Condition Not specified Annealed, quenched or solution treated bars and flats (Table 3)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN54
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN54 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13?
BS 970 EN54 and IS 1570 (Part 5) 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 EN54 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13?
BS 970 EN54 specifies W which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13.
Can BS 970 EN54 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13?
BS 970 EN54 and IS 1570 (Part 5) 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.