Strong Match — 87.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 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) 045M10 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)..
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is a 87.3% 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 87.3%.
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) 4C2
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Hardness, annealed
<=120 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2
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) 045M10
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 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) 4C2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.