Strong Match — 94.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and BS 970 EN2D (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN2D is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4 vs BS 970 EN2D is a 94.3% 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 94.3%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4:
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) 25C4
BS 970 EN2D
Tensile Strength
440-540 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=23%
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4
Not documented
BS 970 EN2D
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
Key Differences
BS 970 EN2D specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN2D?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4 and BS 970 EN2D overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2D is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4 and BS 970 EN2D?
BS 970 EN2D specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4 be substituted with BS 970 EN2D?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4 and BS 970 EN2D overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2D is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 25C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.