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IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Close Alternative — 81.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 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) 060A32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 81.4% 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 81.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8:
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
81.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
81.4%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.40-0.50 0.30-0.35
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.50-0.70
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
P (%) Not specified <=0.050
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) 45C8 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Tensile Strength (hardened and tempered) 700-850 MPa (16 mm) / 660-810 MPa (40 mm) / 620-770 MPa (100 mm) Not specified
0.2% Proof Stress >=460 MPa (16 mm) / >=410 MPa (40 mm) / >=375 MPa (100 mm) Not specified
Elongation >=14% (16 mm) / >=16% (40 mm) / >=17% (100 mm) Not specified
Hardness, annealed <=170 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8
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) 060A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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) 45C8 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32. BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.