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IS 5517 20C15 vs SAE J403 1522

Strong Match — 86.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 5517 20C15 (IS 5517:1993) and SAE J403 1522 (SAE J403:2001) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 5517 20C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J403 1522 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 5517 20C15 vs SAE J403 1522 is a 86.1% 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 86.1%.

Frequently Compared With IS 5517 20C15:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
86.1%
Specifications
Property IS 5517 20C15 SAE J403 1522
Standard IS 5517:1993 SAE J403:2001
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.16-0.24 0.18-0.24
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 1.10-1.40
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 5517 20C15 SAE J403 1522
Tensile Strength 600-750 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) 440 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=18% Not specified
Izod Impact 48 J min Not specified
Hardness (annealed) <=200 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 30 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5517 20C15
Not documented
SAE J403 1522
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can IS 5517 20C15 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1522?
IS 5517 20C15 and SAE J403 1522 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1522 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 20C15 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 5517 20C15 and SAE J403 1522?
IS 5517 20C15 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1522.
Can IS 5517 20C15 be substituted with SAE J403 1522?
IS 5517 20C15 and SAE J403 1522 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1522 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 20C15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.