Close Alternative — 84.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 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) 045M10 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is a 91.4% 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 84.9%.
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) 25C4
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Hardness, annealed
<=150 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) 25C4
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) 045M10
Case hardening steel (section four)
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 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.
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
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) 25C4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 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.