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IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17

Strong Match — 91.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 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) 805A17 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 is a 91.4% 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 91.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
91.4%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.15-0.20 0.15-0.20
Cr (%) 0.40-0.60 0.40-0.60
Cu (%) <=0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.70-0.90
Mo (%) 0.15-0.25 0.15-0.25
Ni (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2
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) 805A17
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 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) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 specifies Cu, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 17Ni2Cr2Mo2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.