Strong Match — 85% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and BS 970 EN206 (BS 970:1955) 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 EN206 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 vs BS 970 EN206 is a 85% 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%.
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 EN206
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
Key Differences
BS 970 EN206 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN206?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 and BS 970 EN206 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN206 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.
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 and BS 970 EN206?
BS 970 EN206 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 be substituted with BS 970 EN206?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr3 and BS 970 EN206 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN206 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.