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IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15

Strong Match — 85.5% 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):1991) 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 85.5% 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 85.5%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A GOST 4543 12HN3A IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.5%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15
Standard IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.12-0.18
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.40-0.60 0.30-0.60
Cr (%) 0.50-0.80 0.30-0.60
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 (section four)
Key Differences
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 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 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 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.
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 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.