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IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 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) 045M10 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (table 14). IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 is a 69.7% 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%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
69.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.40-0.50 0.07-0.13
Cr (%) <=0.15 Not specified
Cu (%) <=0.15 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.30-0.60
Mo (%) <=0.05 Not specified
Ni (%) <=0.15 Not specified
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.05
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.05
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) 45C8 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Core Hardness (CH) >=40 HRC up to 12 mm Not specified
Hardness, annealed (+AC) <=170 HBW Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8
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) 045M10
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (Table 14)
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 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) 45C8 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 specifies Cr, Cu, Mo, Ni which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 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.