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IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41

Close Alternative — 80.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) 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) 170H41 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 is a 80.9% 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 80.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
80.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41
Standard IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.33-0.40 0.37-0.44
Si (%) 1.50-2.00 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.80-1.00 0.80-1.10
B (%) Not specified 0.0005-0.005
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) 170H41
Through hardening boron steel (section three)
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 and BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 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) 170H41?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41. BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 specifies B which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 and BS 970 (Part 1) 170H41 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.