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IS 5517 35Mn6Mo4 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36

Strong Match — 87.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 5517 35Mn6Mo4 (IS 5517:1993) and BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 5517 35Mn6Mo4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 5517 35Mn6Mo4 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36 is a 87.3% 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 87.3%.

Frequently Compared With IS 5517 35Mn6Mo4:
NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.3%
Specifications
Property IS 5517 35Mn6Mo4 BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36
Standard IS 5517:1993 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.40 0.32-0.40
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 1.30-1.80 1.30-1.70
Mo (%) 0.35-0.55 0.22-0.32
S (%) <=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 5517 35Mn6Mo4 BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36
Tensile Strength 800-950 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) 600 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=16% Not specified
Izod Impact 55 J min Not specified
Hardness (annealed) <=220 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 150 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5517 35Mn6Mo4
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (Table 16)
Can IS 5517 35Mn6Mo4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36?
IS 5517 35Mn6Mo4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 35Mn6Mo4 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 35Mn6Mo4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 5517 35Mn6Mo4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36?
IS 5517 35Mn6Mo4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 605M36 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 35Mn6Mo4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.