IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15
Related Material — 69.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex b), while BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 is a 69.4% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.4%.
Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2:
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) 12Ni3Cr2
BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP)
130-180 HB
Not specified
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC)
<=500 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex B)
BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 specifies Cu, P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 specifies Cu, P, S, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.