Strong Match — 98.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN60 (BS 970:1955) and IS 6911 X07Cr17 (IS 6911:1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 EN60 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars., while IS 6911 X07Cr17 is commonly used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1).
BS 970 EN60 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 6911 X07Cr17 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN60 vs IS 6911 X07Cr17 is a 98.8% 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 98.8%.
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 EN60
IS 6911 X07Cr17
Bend Test (180 deg)
Not specified
Mandrel diameter 2 x thickness
Elongation (50 mm, annealed)
Not specified
>=18%
Hardness (annealed, max)
Not specified
192 HBS, 88 HRB
Tensile Strength (annealed)
Not specified
>=440 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% proof, annealed)
Not specified
>=250 MPa
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN60
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
IS 6911 X07Cr17
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
Can BS 970 EN60 Be Substituted With IS 6911 X07Cr17?
BS 970 EN60 and IS 6911 X07Cr17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6911 X07Cr17 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN60 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN60 and IS 6911 X07Cr17?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN60 be substituted with IS 6911 X07Cr17?
BS 970 EN60 and IS 6911 X07Cr17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6911 X07Cr17 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN60 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.