Strong Match — 96.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 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) 070M26 is commonly used for wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (table 2)..
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 is a 96.9% 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 96.9%.
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) 25C8
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26
Tensile Strength (hardened and tempered)
580-730 MPa (16 mm) / 540-690 MPa (40 mm)
Not specified
0.2% Proof Stress
>=390 MPa (16 mm) / >=330 MPa (40 mm)
Not specified
Elongation
>=18% (16 mm) / >=20% (40 mm)
Not specified
Hardness, annealed
<=150 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8
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) 070M26
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (Table 2).
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 and BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 and BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26?
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 and BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C8 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.