Close Alternative — 84.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 is a 84.1% 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 84.1%.
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 4) 15Cr3
BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15
Tensile Strength
>=590 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=13%
Not specified
Izod Impact
>=48 J
Not specified
Condition
Case hardening steel, refined and quenched, core properties
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15
Case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, Table 10).
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15.
BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 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) 15Cr3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15. BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 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.