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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10

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

IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 is typically used for billets and bars for forgings, carbon steel forgings, cold rolled strip for springs and spring washers (the standard links this grade to is 1875, is 2004, is 2507, is 4072), while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 is commonly used for used for bolts, studs, shafts, brackets, fabricated components, and general engineering parts.. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 is a 85.7% 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) 65C6:
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 070A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Standard IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.60-0.70 0.08-0.13
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 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) 65C6 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Tensile Strength >=750 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=10% Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6
Billets and bars for forgings, carbon steel forgings, cold rolled strip for springs and spring washers (the standard links this grade to IS 1875, IS 2004, IS 2507, IS 4072)
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Used for bolts, studs, shafts, brackets, fabricated components, and general engineering parts.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 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) 65C6
No active listings currently.
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4700–5500 mm (185.04–216.54 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
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) 65C6 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 65C6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 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.