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IS 4432 15Cr3-S vs BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15

Close Alternative — 83.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 4432 15Cr3-S (IS 4432:1988) and BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 4432 15Cr3-S is typically used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. IS 4432 15Cr3-S is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 4432 15Cr3-S vs BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15 is a 83.7% 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 83.7%.

Frequently Compared With IS 4432 15Cr3-S:
NF A35-565 100C6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
83.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
83.7%
Specifications
Property IS 4432 15Cr3-S BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15
Standard IS 4432:1988 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.12-0.18
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.40-0.60 0.30-0.60
Cr (%) 0.50-0.80 0.30-0.60
S (%) 0.020-0.035 <=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 4432 15Cr3-S BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15
Core Tensile Strength 650-900 MPa (16 mm) / 600-900 MPa (30 mm) Not specified
Core Yield Strength >=430 MPa (16 mm) / >=360 MPa (30 mm) Not specified
Core Elongation >=12% (16 mm) / >=14% (30 mm) Not specified
Core Reduction of Area >=35% (16 mm) / >=40% (30 mm) Not specified
Hardness, annealed (A) <=174 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 4432 15Cr3-S
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can IS 4432 15Cr3-S Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15?
IS 4432 15Cr3-S and BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 4432 15Cr3-S and BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15?
IS 4432 15Cr3-S specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15.
Can IS 4432 15Cr3-S be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15?
IS 4432 15Cr3-S and BS 970 (Part 1) 523M15 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.