IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 vs SAE J403 1025

Strong Match — 95.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and SAE J403 1025 (SAE J403:2009) 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 SAE J403 1025 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J403 1025 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 vs SAE J403 1025 is a 95.4% 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 95.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 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 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
95.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
95.4%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 SAE J403 1025
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 SAE J403:2009
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.20-0.30 0.22-0.28
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.30-0.60
P (%) Not specified <=0.030
S (%) 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) 25C4 SAE J403 1025
Hardness, annealed <=150 HB Not specified
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)
SAE J403 1025
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1025?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 and SAE J403 1025 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1025 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
On M-EX Right Now
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4
0 active listings and RFQs →
SAE J403 1025
0 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 and SAE J403 1025?
SAE J403 1025 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 be substituted with SAE J403 1025?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 and SAE J403 1025 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1025 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.