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BS 970 EN54 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Ni14Cr14W3Si2

Close Alternative — 81.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN54 (BS 970:1955) and IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Ni14Cr14W3Si2 (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) X40Ni14Cr14W3Si2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN54 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Ni14Cr14W3Si2 is a 81.3% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 81.3%.

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 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
81.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
81.3%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN54 IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Ni14Cr14W3Si2
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 1570 (Part 5):1985
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.50 0.35-0.50
Si (%) 1.00-2.50 <=2.0
Mn (%) <=1.50 <=1.0
Ni (%) >=10.0 12.0-15.0
Cr (%) 12.00-16.0 12.0-15.0
W (%) 2.00-4.00 2.0-3.0
S (%) <=0.045 <=0.035
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
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) X40Ni14Cr14W3Si2
Tensile Strength Not specified >=785 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified >=345 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation Not specified >=35% (50 mm)
Hardness Not specified <=269 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) X40Ni14Cr14W3Si2
Not documented
Can BS 970 EN54 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Ni14Cr14W3Si2?
BS 970 EN54 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Ni14Cr14W3Si2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN54 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Ni14Cr14W3Si2?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN54 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Ni14Cr14W3Si2?
BS 970 EN54 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Ni14Cr14W3Si2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.