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BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4

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

BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 is typically used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (table 16), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex b). BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is a 53% 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) 945M38:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
53%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.34-0.42 0.07-0.12
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 <=0.30
Mn (%) 1.20-1.60 0.60-0.90
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.025
Cr (%) 0.40-0.60 0.90-1.20
Mo (%) 0.15-0.25 Not specified
Ni (%) 0.60-0.90 1.20-1.50
Cu (%) Not specified <=0.25
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) 945M38 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP) Not specified 137-187 HB
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC) Not specified <=520 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (Table 16)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex B)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 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) 945M38 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 specifies Mo which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4. IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 specifies Cu which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 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.