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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 vs AISI 1050

Strong Match — 97.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and AISI 1050 are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 is typically used for hardened and tempered parts (the standard links this grade to is 5517), while AISI 1050 is commonly used for used for gears, shafts, hand tools, springs, agricultural implements, and machine components.. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while AISI 1050 is defined under AISI, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 vs AISI 1050 is a 97.4% 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 97.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
97.4%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 AISI 1050
Standard IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979 AISI
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.45-0.55 0.48-0.55
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-0.90
P (%) Not specified ≤0.030
S (%) Not specified 0.050 max
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) 50C8 AISI 1050
Condition Not specified Hot Rolled
Tensile Strength Not specified 590-660 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 310-380 MPa
Elongation Not specified 15-20%
Hardness Not specified 170-197 HB
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8
Hardened and tempered parts (the standard links this grade to IS 5517)
AISI 1050
Used for gears, shafts, hand tools, springs, agricultural implements, and machine components.
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 Be Substituted With AISI 1050?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 and AISI 1050 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AISI 1050 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 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) 50C8
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AISI 1050
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5300–7000 mm (208.66–275.59 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8
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AISI 1050
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 and AISI 1050?
AISI 1050 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 be substituted with AISI 1050?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 and AISI 1050 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AISI 1050 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.