Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Ni4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Ni4 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) 655M13 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (table 15).
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Ni4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Ni4 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 is a 70.3% 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 69.9%.
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) 40Ni4
BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13
Hardness, annealed (+AC)
<=190 HBW
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Ni4
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) 655M13
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (Table 15)
Key Differences
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Ni4 specifies Cu, Mo which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Ni4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Ni4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 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) 40Ni4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Ni4 specifies Cu, Mo which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Ni4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Ni4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 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.