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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 4C2 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10

Close Alternative — 81.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 4C2 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 4C2 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 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 4C2 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 is a 81.6% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 81.6%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 4C2:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
81.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
81.6%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 4C2 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Standard IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.08 0.07-0.13
Mn (%) <=0.40 0.30-0.60
Si (%) Not specified 0.10-0.40
P (%) Not specified <=0.05
S (%) Not specified <=0.05
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) 4C2
Not documented
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 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 4C2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 4C2 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 4C2 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 4C2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 4C2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 4C2 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.