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BS 970 EN59 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1

Strong Match — 94% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN59 (BS 970:1955) and IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1 (IS 1570 (Part 5):1985) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN59 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN59 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1 is a 94% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN59:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN59 IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 1570 (Part 5):1985
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.74-0.84 0.75-0.85
Si (%) 1.75-2.25 1.75-2.25
Mn (%) 0.20-0.60 0.20-0.60
Ni (%) 1.15-1.65 1.20-1.70
Cr (%) 19.0-20.5 19.0-21.0
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
P (%) <=0.030 <=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 EN59 IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1
Hardness Not specified 255-306 HB
Condition Not specified Valve steel, hardened and tempered (Table 6)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN59
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1
Not documented
Can BS 970 EN59 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1?
BS 970 EN59 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN59 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN59 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN59 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1?
BS 970 EN59 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 5) X80Cr20Si2Ni1 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN59 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.