Related Material — 65.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10C4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts not heat treated after cold forming; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex a), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 10C4 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts not heat treated after cold forming; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex a).
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 10C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 10C4 is a 97.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65.2%.
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) 15C4
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10C4
Hardness, annealed (+AC)
<=140 HBW
<=130 HBW
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts not heat treated after cold forming; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex A)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10C4
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts not heat treated after cold forming; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex A)
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 10C4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10C4 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) 15C4 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10C4?
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) 15C4 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 10C4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10C4 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.