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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50

Strong Match — 94.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 is typically used for springs, wear parts, hand tools, shafts, gears, agricultural implements, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50 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) 50C4:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94.3%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50
Standard IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.45-0.55 0.45-0.55
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.60-1.00
P (%) Not specified <=0.050
S (%) Not specified <=0.050
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) 50C4 BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50
Tensile Strength 660-780 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=13% Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4
springs, wear parts, hand tools, shafts, gears, agricultural implements
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5600–6900 mm (220.47–271.65 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50
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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080M50 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.