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IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 is a 80% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Standard IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.42-0.50 0.08-0.13
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 0.30-0.50
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) 47C15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Tensile Strength 890-1090 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=740 MPa Not specified
Condition Sheet and strip, hardened and tempered or cold rolled and tempered Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Used for bolts, studs, shafts, brackets, fabricated components, and general engineering parts.
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15
No active listings currently.
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4700–5500 mm (185.04–216.54 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15
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BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 47C15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.