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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10

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

IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 is a 86.9% 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 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Standard IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.05 0.08-0.13
Mn (%) <=0.40 0.30-0.50
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Used for bolts, studs, shafts, brackets, fabricated components, and general engineering parts.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2
No active listings currently.
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4700–5500 mm (185.04–216.54 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
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) 2C2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 2C2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 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.