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IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 vs BS 970 EN325

Close Alternative — 77.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and BS 970 EN325 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN325 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 vs BS 970 EN325 is a 77.5% 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 77.5%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
77.5%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 BS 970 EN325
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.17-0.22 <=0.22
Cr (%) <=0.15 0.40-0.60
Cu (%) <=0.15 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.45-0.70 0.45-0.65
Mo (%) 0.20-0.30 0.20-0.30
Ni (%) 1.65-2.00 1.50-2.00
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
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) 20Ni7Mo2 BS 970 EN325
Hardness, annealed (+AC) <=180 HBW Not specified
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥849 MPa (55 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥15%
Condition Not specified core, min (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2
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 EN325
Not documented
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN325?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 and BS 970 EN325 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) 20Ni7Mo2 and BS 970 EN325?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 specifies Cu which is not specified for BS 970 EN325.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 be substituted with BS 970 EN325?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni7Mo2 and BS 970 EN325 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.