Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and IS 3195 98C6 (IS 3195:1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Spring Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 3195 98C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7 vs IS 3195 98C6 is a 77.8% 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%.
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) 60Si7
IS 3195 98C6
Hardness, annealed
Not specified
<=240 HB
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7
Not documented
IS 3195 98C6
Volute and helical springs for railway rolling stock; flats and rounds, springs worked hot and heat-treated (clause 1.1, foreword)
Key Differences
IS 3195 98C6 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7 Be Substituted With IS 3195 98C6?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7 and IS 3195 98C6 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.
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7 and IS 3195 98C6?
IS 3195 98C6 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7 be substituted with IS 3195 98C6?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7 and IS 3195 98C6 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.