Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 is classified under Carbon Steel, while BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 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 BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 is a 65% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.
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) 25C4
BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15
Hardness, annealed (+AC)
<=150 HBW
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4
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)
BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
Different category: IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 is Carbon Steel, BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 is Alloy Steel.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 specifies Cu, Mo, P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 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) 25C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15?
Different category: IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 is Carbon Steel, BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 is Alloy Steel. IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 specifies Cu, Mo, P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 635H15 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.