IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 34C14BT Steel: Specifications & Listings

IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 34C14BT: Cold heading quality boron treated steel 34C14BT to IS 11169 (Part 1):1984, for quenching and tempering, supplied as wire, wire rod or bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter. The standard was reaffirmed in 2004.

Category: Alloy Steel
Grade Details
GradeIS 11169 (Part 1):1984 34C14BT
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):1984
ApplicationsCold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
IS 11169 (Part 1) 34C14BT IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 India No activity yet
Grade ComparisonCompare With a Specific Grade →
Grade Standard Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 Close Alternative
SAE J404 1335 SAE J404:2009 Close Alternative
SAE J404 1335 SAE J404:2000 Close Alternative
BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 Close Alternative
EN 10083-3 30MnB5 EN 10083-3:2006 Close Alternative
EN 10083-3 38MnB5 EN 10083-3:2006 Close Alternative
BS 970 (Part 1) 174H20 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 Close Alternative
BS 970 (Part 1) 174H20 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 Close Alternative
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn Si B
0.32-0.37 1.20-1.50 0.15-0.30 0.0005-0.003
Mechanical Properties
Hardness, annealed <=190 HB

More data from IS 11169 (Part 1):1984

From the standard
Other composition limits from the clauses and notes
Sulphur and phosphorus, maximum
0.035 percent each; other limits by agreement
Boron treated (suffix BT)
Narrower manganese and chromium limits may be agreed
Elements not specified, maximum
Cr 0.15, Ni 0.15, Cu 0.15, Sn 0.02, Mo 0.05, V 0.05 percent; total 0.40
Narrower carbon and silicon ranges may be agreed between purchaser and manufacturer; elements not listed are not added except by agreement or to finish the heat.
Source: IS 11169 (Part 1):1984, clauses 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.2 and 4.4, Table 2 notes
Hardness in the annealed condition 1 condition
Annealed, maximum
190 HB
Brinell hardness for products delivered in the annealed condition.
Source: IS 11169 (Part 1):1984, Table 5, clause 8.1
Core hardenability guidance
Core hardness after oil quenching
40 HRC
Up to diameter
26 mm
Hardening temperature
850 °C
Diameter up to which this core hardness can be reached after quenching in an oil of high quenching capacity. For guidance only.
Source: IS 11169 (Part 1):1984, Appendix C

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