Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 2C3 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 2C3 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) 060A32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6..
IS 11169 (Part 1) 2C3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 2C3 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 57.3% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 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) 2C3
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Reduction of Area, as rolled (+AR)
>=75% (for information)
Not specified
Tensile Strength, as rolled (+AR)
<=360 MPa (over 5 to 100 mm)
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 2C3
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) 060A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
IS 11169 (Part 1) 2C3 specifies Al, Cr, Cu, Mo which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 2C3 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 2C3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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) 2C3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 2C3 specifies Al, Cr, Cu, Mo which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 2C3 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 2C3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.