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IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Ni5Cr2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17

Close Alternative — 72.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Ni5Cr2 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Ni5Cr2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Ni5Cr2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17 is a 72.8% 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 72.8%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Ni5Cr2:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
72.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
72.8%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Ni5Cr2 BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17
Standard IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.40 0.14-0.20
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-0.90
Ni (%) 1.00-1.50 0.85-1.25
Cr (%) 0.45-0.75 0.60-1.00
P (%) Not specified <=0.035
S (%) Not specified <=0.040
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) 35Ni5Cr2 BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17
Tensile Strength 890-1040 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=650 MPa (0.2 % proof stress) Not specified
Elongation >=10% Not specified
Izod Impact >=50 J Not specified
Hardness 255-311 HBS (guidance only) Not specified
Condition Bars and forgings, hardened and tempered (oil hardened unless stated), limiting ruling section 63 (air hardened) mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Ni5Cr2
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Ni5Cr2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Ni5Cr2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17 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) 35Ni5Cr2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Ni5Cr2 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17. BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Ni5Cr2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Ni5Cr2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 35Ni5Cr2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 637M17 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.