Strong Match — 95% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 27C15 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 27C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 27C15 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 is a 92.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 95%.
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) 27C15
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15
Tensile Strength
690-840 MPa
690-840 MPa
Yield Strength
>=450 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
>=450 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
>=16%
>=16%
Izod Impact
>=48 J
>=48 J
Hardness
201-248 HBS (guidance only)
201-248 HBS (guidance only)
Condition
Bars and forgings, hardened and tempered (oil hardened unless stated), limiting ruling section 63 mm
Bars and forgings, hardened and tempered (oil hardened unless stated), limiting ruling section 30 mm
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 27C15 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 27C15 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 4) 27C15 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) 27C15 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 27C15 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 27C15 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 20C15 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 4) 27C15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.