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IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10

Related Material — 60.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four). IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is a 91.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 60.8%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
60.8%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.10-0.18 0.08-0.13
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.30-0.60
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Core Tensile Strength >=500 MPa (Over 15 up to 30 mm) Not specified
Core Elongation >=17% (Over 15 up to 30 mm) Not specified
Hardness, annealed <=140 HB Not specified
Condition Not specified Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Tensile Strength Not specified 430 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 18 % min
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Case hardening steel (section four)
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 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 IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 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.