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IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 590A15

Close Alternative — 81.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and BS 970 (Part 1) 590A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 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) 590A15 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 590A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 590A15 is a 81.1% 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 81.1%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
81.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
81.1%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 BS 970 (Part 1) 590A15
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.14-0.19 0.13-0.18
Cr (%) 0.80-1.10 0.90-1.20
Cu (%) <=0.25 Not specified
Mn (%) 1.00-1.30 0.90-1.20
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.040
Si (%) <=0.30 Not specified
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) 16Mn5Cr5 BS 970 (Part 1) 590A15
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP) 140-187 HB Not specified
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC) <=550 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5
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) 590A15
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 590A15?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 590A15 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) 16Mn5Cr5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 590A15?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 specifies Cu, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 590A15.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 590A15?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 590A15 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.