Close Alternative — 84.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and BS 970 (Part 1) 535A99 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 535A99 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 535A99 is a 84.3% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 84.3%.
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 4) 105Cr5
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 535A99
Used for aircraft fittings, gears, high-strength shafts, crankshafts, heavy-duty fasteners, and transmission parts.
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 535A99.
BS 970 (Part 1) 535A99 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 535A99?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 535A99 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 535A99?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 535A99. BS 970 (Part 1) 535A99 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 535A99?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 and BS 970 (Part 1) 535A99 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.