Close Alternative — 82% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 (IS 4432:1988) and BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 is typically used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 is commonly used for case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, table 10)..
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 is a 82% 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 82%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20
Case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, Table 10).
Key Differences
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20.
Can IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20?
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 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.
What is the difference between IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20?
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20.
Can IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20?
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 708H20 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.