Strong Match — 88.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and BS 4659 BH11 (BS 4659:1989) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 4659 BH11 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3 vs BS 4659 BH11 is a 88.1% 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 88.1%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3:
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 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3
BS 4659 BH11
Hardness HRC (hardened)
Not specified
40–54
Hardness HB (annealed)
Not specified
≤235
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3
Not documented
BS 4659 BH11
Die casting dies, extrusion tooling
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 4659 BH11.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3 Be Substituted With BS 4659 BH11?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3 and BS 4659 BH11 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH11 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3 and BS 4659 BH11?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 4659 BH11.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3 be substituted with BS 4659 BH11?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3 and BS 4659 BH11 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH11 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5Mo1V3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.