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IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 (IS 6603:2024) and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 is commonly used for ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five). IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 is a 71.3% 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 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1:
GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37
Standard IS 6603:2024 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.33-0.45 0.20-0.28
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
Mn (%) <=1.50 <=1.5
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.060
S (%) <=0.015 0.15-0.35
Cr (%) 15.5-17.5 12.0-14.0
Mo (%) 0.80-1.30 <=0.60
Ni (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37
Tensile Strength <=900 MPa Not specified
Hardness <=280 HB Not specified
Condition Soft annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, all sizes; hardness as printed Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37
Ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
Can IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37?
IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37?
IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S37 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.