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IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17

Strong Match — 92.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 (IS 4367:1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 (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) 590M17 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 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%.

Frequently Compared With IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4:
NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 GOST 4543 12HN3A GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.5%
Specifications
Property IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17
Standard IS 4367:1991 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.14-0.19 0.14-0.20
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 1.00-1.30 1.00-1.30
Cr (%) 0.80-1.10 0.80-1.10
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.040
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
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) 590M17
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) 590M17
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4
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Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5300–6900 mm (208.66–271.65 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17.
Can IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 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.