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BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6

Minimal Match — 54.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 is a 54.8% 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 54.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
54.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
54.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.34-0.42 <=0.15
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 0.15-0.25
Mn (%) 1.20-1.60 0.40-0.70
P (%) <=0.035 Not specified
S (%) <=0.040 Not specified
Cr (%) 0.40-0.60 <=0.25
Mo (%) 0.15-0.25 0.45-0.65
Ni (%) 0.60-0.90 <=0.30
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) 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 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6?
BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 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 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6?
BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6?
BS 970 (Part 3) 945M38 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 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.