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IS 5517 45C8 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Close Alternative — 79.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 5517 45C8 (IS 5517:1993) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 5517 45C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 5517 45C8 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 79.7% 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 79.7%.

Frequently Compared With IS 5517 45C8:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
79.7%
Specifications
Property IS 5517 45C8 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard IS 5517:1993 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.40-0.50 0.30-0.35
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.50-0.70
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
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 45C8 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Tensile Strength 600-750 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) 380 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=17% Not specified
Izod Impact 41 J min Not specified
Hardness (annealed) <=207 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 100 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5517 45C8
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can IS 5517 45C8 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 5517 45C8 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 5517 45C8 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 5517 45C8 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32.
Can IS 5517 45C8 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 5517 45C8 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.