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IS 11169 (Part 1) 25Cr13Mo6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39

Close Alternative — 73.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 25Cr13Mo6 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 25Cr13Mo6 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) 897M39 is commonly used for steel for surface hardening by nitriding (section three). IS 11169 (Part 1) 25Cr13Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 25Cr13Mo6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 is a 73.3% 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 73.3%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 25Cr13Mo6:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr4Mo5H IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
73.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
73.3%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 25Cr13Mo6 BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.20-0.30 0.35-0.43
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.45-0.70
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Cr (%) 2.90-3.40 3.00-3.50
Mo (%) 0.45-0.65 0.80-1.10
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) 25Cr13Mo6 BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39
Hardness, annealed <=190 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25Cr13Mo6
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) 897M39
Steel for surface hardening by nitriding (section three)
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 25Cr13Mo6 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25Cr13Mo6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 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) 25Cr13Mo6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25Cr13Mo6 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 25Cr13Mo6 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25Cr13Mo6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 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.