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IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S vs BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17

Strong Match — 91.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S (IS 4432:1988) and BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S is typically used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S 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 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S vs BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 is a 91.1% 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 91.1%.

Frequently Compared With IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S:
NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
91.1%
Specifications
Property IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17
Standard IS 4432:1988 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.14-0.19 0.14-0.20
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 1.00-1.30 1.00-1.30
Cr (%) 0.80-1.10 0.80-1.10
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 16Mn5Cr4-S BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17
Core Tensile Strength 850-1100 MPa (16 mm) / 800-1050 MPa (30 mm) / 650-950 MPa (63 mm) Not specified
Core Yield Strength >=620 MPa (16 mm) / >=600 MPa (30 mm) / >=450 MPa (63 mm) Not specified
Core Elongation >=9% (16 mm) / >=10% (30 mm) / >=11% (63 mm) Not specified
Core Reduction of Area >=30% (16 mm) / >=40% (30 mm) / >=40% (63 mm) Not specified
Hardness, annealed (A) <=207 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17?
IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S 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 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S and BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17?
IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17.
Can IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17?
IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S 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 4432 16Mn5Cr4-S in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.