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IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Mn6Mo4 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36

Close Alternative — 83.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Mn6Mo4 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Mn6Mo4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Mn6Mo4 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 is a 83.9% 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 83.9%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
83.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
83.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Mn6Mo4 BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36
Standard IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.40 0.32-0.40
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 1.30-1.80 1.30-1.70
Mo (%) 0.35-0.55 0.22-0.32
P (%) Not specified <=0.035
S (%) Not specified 0.15-0.25
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) 35Mn6Mo4 BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36
Tensile Strength 990-1140 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=750 MPa (0.2 % proof stress) Not specified
Elongation >=13% Not specified
Izod Impact >=48 J Not specified
Hardness 285-341 HBS (guidance only) Not specified
Condition Bars and forgings, hardened and tempered (oil hardened unless stated), limiting ruling section 63 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Mn6Mo4
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (Table 16)
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Mn6Mo4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Mn6Mo4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Mn6Mo4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36?
BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Mn6Mo4.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Mn6Mo4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Mn6Mo4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 606M36 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.