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IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H vs BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) and BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H is typically used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature, while BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 is commonly used for used for springs, blades, wear plates, hand tools, shafts, and cutting components.. IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H vs BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 is a 64.7% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
64.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55
Standard IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.20 0.50-0.60
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.40-1.20 0.50-0.90
P (%) <=0.03 <=0.05
S (%) <=0.03 <=0.05
Cr (%) <=0.25 Not specified
Ni (%) <=0.30 Not specified
Mo (%) <=0.10 Not specified
Cu (%) <=0.30 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 7) Fe360H BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55
Tensile Strength 360-480 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=205 MPa (0.2 % proof stress) Not specified
Elongation >=26% Not specified
Condition Plate, N, thickness over 3 to 16 (first row of Table 3) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55
Used for springs, blades, wear plates, hand tools, shafts, and cutting components.
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55?
IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H and BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 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 7) Fe360H
No active listings currently.
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4800–5800 mm (188.98–228.35 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H and BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55?
IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H specifies Cr, Ni, Mo, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55.
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55?
IS 1570 (Part 7) Fe360H and BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 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.