IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3 vs BS 970 EN52

Strong Match — 99.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3 (IS 1570 (Part 5):1985) and BS 970 EN52 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN52 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3 vs BS 970 EN52 is a 99.1% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 99.1%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
99.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
99.1%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3 BS 970 EN52
Standard IS 1570 (Part 5):1985 BS 970:1955
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.40-0.50 0.40-0.50
Si (%) 3.0-3.75 3.00-3.75
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.30-0.60
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.040
Cr (%) 7.5-9.5 7.50-9.50
Ni (%) <=0.50 <=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 5) X45Cr9Si3 BS 970 EN52
Hardness 255-293 HB Not specified
Condition Valve steel, hardened and tempered (Table 6) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3
Not documented
BS 970 EN52
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
Can IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN52?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3 and BS 970 EN52 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN52 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3 and BS 970 EN52?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3 be substituted with BS 970 EN52?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3 and BS 970 EN52 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN52 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 5) X45Cr9Si3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.