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IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 vs SAE J403 1524

Strong Match — 87.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and SAE J403 1524 (SAE J403:2001) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J403 1524 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 vs SAE J403 1524 is a 87.9% 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 87.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 SAE J403 1524
Standard IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 SAE J403:2001
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.16-0.24 0.19-0.25
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 1.35-1.65
P (%) Not specified <=0.030
S (%) Not specified <=0.050
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) 20C15 SAE J403 1524
Tensile Strength 690-840 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=450 MPa (0.2 % proof stress) Not specified
Elongation >=16% Not specified
Izod Impact >=48 J Not specified
Hardness 201-248 HBS (guidance only) Not specified
Condition Bars and forgings, hardened and tempered (oil hardened unless stated), limiting ruling section 30 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15
Not documented
SAE J403 1524
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1524?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 and SAE J403 1524 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1524 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 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) 20C15 and SAE J403 1524?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1524. SAE J403 1524 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 be substituted with SAE J403 1524?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 and SAE J403 1524 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1524 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.