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IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12

Strong Match — 88% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 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) 040A12 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two). IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is a 88% 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 88%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.10 0.10-0.15
Mn (%) <=0.50 0.30-0.50
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) 5C4 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Hardness, annealed <=120 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4
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) 040A12
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.