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IS 11169 (Part 1) 36C10BT vs BS 970 (Part 1) 530A36

Related Material — 68.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 36C10BT (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A36 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 36C10BT 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 1) 530A36 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) 36C10BT is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 530A36 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 36C10BT vs BS 970 (Part 1) 530A36 is a 68.7% 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 68.7%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 36C10BT:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 NF A35-565 100C6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
68.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
68.7%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 36C10BT BS 970 (Part 1) 530A36
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
B (%) 0.0008-0.005 Not specified
C (%) 0.33-0.38 0.34-0.39
Cr (%) <=0.30 0.90-1.20
Cu (%) <=0.25 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.80-1.10 0.60-0.80
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.040
Si (%) <=0.30 Not specified
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) 36C10BT BS 970 (Part 1) 530A36
Core Hardness (CH) >=47 HRC up to 14 mm Not specified
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC) <=600 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 36C10BT
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 1) 530A36
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 36C10BT Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 530A36?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 36C10BT and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A36 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 36C10BT and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A36?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 36C10BT specifies B, Cu, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 530A36.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 36C10BT be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 530A36?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 36C10BT and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A36 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.