Strong Match — 92.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 (IS 4367:1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 is typically used for manganese-chromium case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring good core strength and hardenability, while BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17 is commonly used for case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, table 10)..
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17 is a 92.5% 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 92.5%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4
BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17
Tensile Strength
800 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
>=10%
Not specified
Izod Impact
35 J min
Not specified
Hardness (soft annealed)
<=207 HB
Not specified
Condition
Refined, quenched and stress relieved (core properties), ruling section up to 30 mm
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4
Manganese-chromium case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring good core strength and hardenability
BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17
Case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, Table 10).
Key Differences
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17.
Can IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 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 4367 16Mn5Cr4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17.
Can IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 590H17 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.