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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4 is typically used for springs, knives, hand tools, agricultural tools, wear-resistant parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 is a 91.4% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Standard IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.50-0.60 0.08-0.13
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.30-0.60
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.
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4
springs, knives, hand tools, agricultural tools, wear-resistant parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 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) 55C4
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5300–6600 mm (208.66–259.84 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 55C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 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.