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IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 vs BS 970 EN207

Close Alternative — 84.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 EN207 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN207 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 vs BS 970 EN207 is a 84.8% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 84.8%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
84.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.8%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 BS 970 EN207
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.16-0.21
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.40-0.60 0.60-0.80
Cr (%) 0.50-0.80 0.60-0.80
S (%) Not specified <=0.050
P (%) Not specified <=0.050
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) 15Cr3 BS 970 EN207
Core Tensile Strength >=600 MPa (30 mm) Not specified
Core Elongation >=13% (30 mm) Not specified
Hardness, annealed <=140 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
BS 970 EN207
Not documented
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN207?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 and BS 970 EN207 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 and BS 970 EN207?
BS 970 EN207 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 be substituted with BS 970 EN207?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 and BS 970 EN207 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.