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IS 3195 113C6 vs BS 970 EN42

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 3195 113C6 (IS 3195:1992) and BS 970 EN42 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Spring Steel category. IS 3195 113C6 is typically used for volute and helical springs for railway rolling stock; flats and rounds, springs worked hot and heat-treated (clause 1.1, foreword), while BS 970 EN42 is commonly used for springs, chisels, punches, cutting tools. IS 3195 113C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN42 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 3195 113C6 vs BS 970 EN42 is a 87% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 3195 113C6:
IS 3431 55Si7 IS 3195 50Cr4V2 IS 3195 52Cr4Mo2V IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7 IS 3431 60Si7 IS 3195 98C6 IS 5517 55Cr3 IS 3195 55Si7 IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7 IS 3431 50Cr4V2 IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7 EN 10083-1 51CrV4
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 3195 113C6 BS 970 EN42
Standard IS 3195:1992 BS 970:1955
Category Spring Steel Spring Steel
C (%) 1.05-1.20 0.70-0.85
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.55-0.75
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.10-0.40
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 3195 113C6 BS 970 EN42
Hardness, annealed <=240 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 3195 113C6
Volute and helical springs for railway rolling stock; flats and rounds, springs worked hot and heat-treated (clause 1.1, foreword)
BS 970 EN42
Springs, chisels, punches, cutting tools
Can IS 3195 113C6 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN42?
IS 3195 113C6 and BS 970 EN42 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 3195 113C6
No active listings currently.
BS 970 EN42
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5200–6900 mm (204.72–271.65 in)
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IS 3195 113C6
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BS 970 EN42
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 3195 113C6 and BS 970 EN42?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 3195 113C6 be substituted with BS 970 EN42?
IS 3195 113C6 and BS 970 EN42 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.