IS 4432 C10 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4

Strong Match — 91.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 4432 C10 (IS 4432:1967) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) 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 IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1). IS 4432 C10 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 4432 C10 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 is a 87% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 91.4%.

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 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
91.4%
Specifications
Property IS 4432 C10 IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4
Standard IS 4432:1967 IS 11169 (Part 1):1984
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.15 <=0.10
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 <=0.50
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 IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4
Tensile Strength 340-420 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=187 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=26% Not specified
Hardness <=120 HB Not specified
Hardness, annealed Not specified <=120 HB
Typical Applications
IS 4432 C10
bolts, nuts, shafts, pins, general engineering parts, structural components, welded assemblies
IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can IS 4432 C10 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4?
IS 4432 C10 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 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)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 4432 C10 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4?
IS 4432 C10 specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4.
Can IS 4432 C10 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4?
IS 4432 C10 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 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.