Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C8 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex c), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C8 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex c).
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C8 is a 85.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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) 20C15
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C8
Hardness, annealed (+AC)
<=170 HBW
<=170 HBW
Core Hardness (CH)
Not specified
>=40 HRC up to 11 mm
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex C)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C8
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex C)
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C8?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C8 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) 20C15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C8?
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) 20C15 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C8?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C8 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.