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IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40

Related Material — 67.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3 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 BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 is commonly used for high tensile shafts, gears, crankshafts. IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 is a 67.8% 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 67.8%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
67.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
67.8%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3 BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.40 0.36-0.44
Cr (%) <=0.15 1.00-1.40
Cu (%) <=0.15 Not specified
Mn (%) 1.30-1.80 0.45-0.70
Mo (%) 0.20-0.35 0.20-0.35
Ni (%) <=0.15 1.30-1.70
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.040
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.40
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) 35Mn6Mo3 BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40
Hardness, annealed (+AC) <=190 HBW Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3
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)
BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40
High tensile shafts, gears, crankshafts
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3 and BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3
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BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 6200–6500 mm (244.09–255.91 in)
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IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3
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BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3 and BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3 specifies Cu which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 35Mn6Mo3 and BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 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.