Related Material — 68.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 (IS 5517:1993) and BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) 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 3) 708M40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 is a 68.4% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 68.4%.
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 3) 708M40
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 3) 708M40
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (Table 16)
Key Differences
IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 specifies V which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40.
Can IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40?
IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 and BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 and BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40?
IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 specifies V which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40.
Can IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40?
IS 5517 40Cr13Mo10V2 and BS 970 (Part 3) 708M40 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.