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BS 970 (Part 3) 637M17 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 3) 637M17 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 637M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 637M17 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 is a 69.3% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 3) 637M17:
EN 10084 10NiCr5-4 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 GOST 4543 12HN3A IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 GB/T 3077 12CrNi2 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
69.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 637M17 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.14-0.20 0.90-1.20
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.40-0.80
Cr (%) 0.60-1.00 1.00-1.60
Ni (%) 0.85-1.25 Not specified
P (%) <=0.04 Not specified
S (%) <=0.05 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 637M17
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (Table 15)
IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 637M17 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5?
BS 970 (Part 3) 637M17 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 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 (Part 3) 637M17 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5?
BS 970 (Part 3) 637M17 specifies Ni, P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 637M17 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5?
BS 970 (Part 3) 637M17 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 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.