IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39

Strong Match — 87.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 (IS 5517:1993) and BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 is a 87.1% 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 87.1%.

Frequently Compared With IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.1%
Specifications
Property IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39
Standard IS 5517:1993 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.35-0.43
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.45-0.70
Cr (%) 3.00-3.50 3.00-3.50
Mo (%) 0.90-1.10 0.80-1.10
V (%) 0.15-0.25 0.15-0.25
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.025
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.025
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 40Cr13Mo10V2 BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39
Tensile Strength 1350 MPa min Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) 1120 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=8% Not specified
Izod Impact 21 J min Not specified
Hardness (annealed) <=230 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 63 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39?
IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 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 40Cr13Mo10V2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39?
IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39.
Can IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39?
IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 897M39 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.