Strong Match — 86.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 722M24 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 (IS 5517:1993) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 722M24 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 722M24 vs IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 is a 86.3% 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 86.3%.
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 (Part 3) 722M24
IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6
Tensile Strength
Not specified
700-850 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% proof)
Not specified
540 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
>=18%
Izod Impact
Not specified
55 J min
Hardness (annealed)
Not specified
<=200 HB
Condition
Not specified
Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 150 mm
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 722M24
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (Table 16)
IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6
Not documented
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 722M24 Be Substituted With IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6?
BS 970 (Part 3) 722M24 and IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 722M24 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 (Part 3) 722M24 and IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 722M24 be substituted with IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6?
BS 970 (Part 3) 722M24 and IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 5517 15Cr13Mo6 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 722M24 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.