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IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36

Close Alternative — 83.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36 is a 83.6% 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 83.6%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7:
UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr4Mo5H IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
83.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
83.6%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36
Standard IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.33-0.40 0.32-0.39
Si (%) 1.50-2.00 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.80-1.00 0.80-1.10
B (%) Not specified 0.0005-0.005
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.
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 6 gives composition only; see the hardenability tables).
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 and BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36 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) 36Si7 and BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36. BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36 specifies B, P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 and BS 970 (Part 1) 170H36 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.