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DIN 1654-2 C8C vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2

Strong Match — 96% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

DIN 1654-2 C8C (DIN 1654-2:1989-10) and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. DIN 1654-2 C8C is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, DIN 1654-2 C8C vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 is a 96% 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 96%.

Frequently Compared With DIN 1654-2 C8C:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
96%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
96%
Specifications
Property DIN 1654-2 C8C IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2
Standard DIN 1654-2:1989-10 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) ≤0.10 <=0.05
Mn (%) 0.25–0.50 <=0.40
S (%) ≤0.040 Not specified
P (%) ≤0.040 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property DIN 1654-2 C8C IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2
Tensile Strength 300–420 MPa Not specified
Elongation ≥30% Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 1654-2 C8C
Wire drawing, cold heading, nails
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2
Not documented
Key Differences
Can DIN 1654-2 C8C Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2?
DIN 1654-2 C8C and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 1654-2 C8C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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DIN 1654-2 C8C
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5300–6100 mm (208.66–240.16 in)
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN 1654-2 C8C and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2?
DIN 1654-2 C8C specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2.
Can DIN 1654-2 C8C be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2?
DIN 1654-2 C8C and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 1654-2 C8C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.