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IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40

Strong Match — 87.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 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) 709M40 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (table 16). IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 is a 87.6% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 87.6%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr4Mo5H IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.6%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.36-0.44
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 0.90-1.20
Cu (%) <=0.15 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.70-1.00
Mo (%) 0.20-0.35 0.25-0.35
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) 40Cr4Mo3 BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40
Core Hardness (CH) >=48 HRC up to 28 mm Not specified
Hardness, annealed (+AC) <=200 HBW Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3
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) 709M40
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (Table 16)
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 and BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 and BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 specifies Cu which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 and BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.