Strong Match — 94.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 5522 X07Cr17 (IS 5522:2014) and BS 970 (Part 1) 430S17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 5522 X07Cr17 is typically used for utensils, while BS 970 (Part 1) 430S17 is commonly used for stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 13)..
IS 5522 X07Cr17 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 430S17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 5522 X07Cr17 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 430S17 is a 94.4% 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 94.4%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 5522 X07Cr17
BS 970 (Part 1) 430S17
Tensile Strength
>=450 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=20%
Not specified
Hardness
<=183 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed/softened
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5522 X07Cr17
Utensils
BS 970 (Part 1) 430S17
Stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 13).
Can IS 5522 X07Cr17 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 430S17?
IS 5522 X07Cr17 and BS 970 (Part 1) 430S17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 430S17 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5522 X07Cr17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between IS 5522 X07Cr17 and BS 970 (Part 1) 430S17?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 5522 X07Cr17 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 430S17?
IS 5522 X07Cr17 and BS 970 (Part 1) 430S17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 430S17 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5522 X07Cr17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.