IS 4432 C10 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10

Strong Match — 92.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 4432 C10 (IS 4432:1967) and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 (BS 970 (Part 3):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 3) 045M10 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (table 14). IS 4432 C10 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 4432 C10 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 is a 92.4% 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 92.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 4432 C10:
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 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 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.4%
Specifications
Property IS 4432 C10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Standard IS 4432:1967 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.15 0.07-0.13
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.30-0.60
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.10-0.40
S (%) <=0.045 <=0.05
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.05
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 3) 045M10
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 3) 045M10
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (Table 14)
Can IS 4432 C10 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
IS 4432 C10 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4432 C10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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IS 4432 C10
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5000–6900 mm (196.85–271.65 in)
BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 4432 C10 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 4432 C10 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10?
IS 4432 C10 and BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4432 C10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.