IS 1570:1961 C20 Steel: Specifications & Listings

IS 1570:1961 C20: Medium low carbon steel with improved strength over C10 while retaining good machinability and weldability. Suitable for case hardening and general engineering applications.

Forms: Round Bar Category: Carbon Steel
Grade Details
GradeIS 1570:1961 C20
Standard IS 1570:1961
Applicationsshafts, studs, pins, forged components, machinery parts, carburized parts
Most Active InWest (Gujarat, Maharashtra)
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
AISI 1020 AISI USA 3 listings, 0 RFQs →
SAE J403 1020 SAE J403:2014 USA 3 listings, 0 RFQs →
C22 DIN Germany Not yet on M-EX
NF A35-551 XC18 NF A35-551:1986 France 2 listings, 0 RFQs →
JIS G4051 S20C JIS G4051:2009 Japan 1 listing, 4 RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 UK 2 listings, 0 RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 3):1991 UK No activity yet
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Grade Standard Match
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 20C8 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 3):1991 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 Strong Match
SAE J403 1018 SAE J403:2014 Strong Match
SAE J403 1021 SAE J403:2014 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 BS 970 (Part 3):1991 Strong Match
SAE J403 1018 SAE J403:2001 Strong Match
SAE J403 1021 SAE J403:2001 Strong Match
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn Si S P
0.15-0.25 0.60-0.90 0.15-0.35 <=0.04 <=0.04
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength 440-520 MPa
Yield Strength >=242 MPa
Elongation >=24%
Hardness 121-156 HB
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar 12-300 mm dia
Flat Bar 20-150 mm width
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.

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Round Bar (5)

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IS 1570:1961 C20 Round Bar
3.800 MT
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IS 1570:1961 C20 Round Bar
6.000 MT
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IS 1570:1961 C20 Round Bar
4.900 MT
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IS 1570:1961 C20 Round Bar
9.600 MT
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IS 1570:1961 C20 Round Bar
6.300 MT
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