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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12

Strong Match — 92.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 is typically used for billets and bars for forgings, carbon steel forgings, case hardened parts and carburised bearing parts (the standard links this grade to is 1875, is 2004, is 4432, is 5489), while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two). IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is a 92.5% 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 92.5%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.5%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Standard IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.10-0.18 0.10-0.15
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.30-0.50
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Tensile Strength 370-450 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=26% Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6
Billets and bars for forgings, carbon steel forgings, case hardened parts and carburised bearing parts (the standard links this grade to IS 1875, IS 2004, IS 4432, IS 5489)
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 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 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.