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IS 4432 C10 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20

Close Alternative — 79.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 4432 C10 (IS 4432:1967) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 4432 C10 is typically used for bolts, nuts, shafts, pins, general engineering parts, structural components, welded assemblies, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is commonly used for used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.. IS 4432 C10 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 4432 C10 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is a 79.4% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 79.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 4432 C10:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
79.4%
Specifications
Property IS 4432 C10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Standard IS 4432:1967 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.15 0.18-0.23
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.70-0.90
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 Not specified
S (%) <=0.045 Not specified
P (%) <=0.045 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 4432 C10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Tensile Strength 340-420 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=187 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=26% Not specified
Hardness <=120 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 4432 C10
bolts, nuts, shafts, pins, general engineering parts, structural components, welded assemblies
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.
Key Differences
Can IS 4432 C10 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
IS 4432 C10 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 4432 C10
Round Bar → (5 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5000–6900 mm (196.85–271.65 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4800–6600 mm (188.98–259.84 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 4432 C10
5 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 4432 C10 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
IS 4432 C10 specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can IS 4432 C10 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
IS 4432 C10 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.