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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12

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

IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 is typically used for springs, blades, high-strength wires, wear-resistant tools, hand tools, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two). IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 is a 89.5% 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) 60C4:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Standard IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.55-0.65 0.10-0.15
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.30-0.50
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) 60C4 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Tensile Strength >=750 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=11% Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4
springs, blades, high-strength wires, wear-resistant tools, hand tools
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 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) 60C4
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6000–6300 mm (236.22–248.03 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
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) 60C4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 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.