IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 vs BS 4659 BH13

Strong Match — 87.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and BS 4659 BH13 (BS 4659:1989) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 4659 BH13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 vs BS 4659 BH13 is a 87.7% 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 87.7%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1:
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 GOST 5950 4H5MFS IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GOST 5950 3H2W8F EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.7%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 BS 4659 BH13
Standard IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 BS 4659:1989
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.30-0.40 0.35–0.42
Si (%) 0.80-1.20 0.80–1.20
Mn (%) 0.25-0.50 0.30–0.50
Cr (%) 4.75-5.50 4.75–5.50
Mo (%) 1.20-1.60 1.20–1.75
V (%) 1.00-1.20 0.80–1.20
P (%) <=0.035 Not specified
S (%) <=0.035 Not specified
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) XT35Cr5MoV1 BS 4659 BH13
Hardness HRC (hardened) Not specified 42–54
Hardness HB (annealed) Not specified ≤235
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1
Not documented
BS 4659 BH13
Die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 Be Substituted With BS 4659 BH13?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 and BS 4659 BH13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH13 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1
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BS 4659 BH13
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Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2800–3800 mm (110.24–149.61 in)
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IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1
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BS 4659 BH13
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 and BS 4659 BH13?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 4659 BH13.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 be substituted with BS 4659 BH13?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 and BS 4659 BH13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH13 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.