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IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07

Strong Match — 85.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25 (IS 1570 (Part 3):1979) and BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 is a 85.2% 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 85.2%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25:
IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.2%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25 BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07
Standard IS 1570 (Part 3):1979 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) 0.08-0.15 <=0.15
Si (%) <=0.10 <=0.05
Mn (%) 0.80-1.20 0.90-1.30
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.090
S (%) 0.20-0.30 0.25-0.35
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 3) 11C10S25 BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07
Tensile Strength 370-490 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=22% Not specified
Condition Hot rolled or normalized bars, billets and forgings (Table 2), ruling sections up to 150 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; free-cutting steel (Table 12)
Can IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07?
IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25 and BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25 and BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07?
IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25 and BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 230M07 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 3) 11C10S25 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.