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NF A35-552 XC48 vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8

Strong Match — 88.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

NF A35-552 XC48 (NF A35-552:1986) and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. NF A35-552 XC48 is typically used for used for gears, axles, rollers, machine spindles, hand tools, and wear-resistant parts., while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 is commonly used for hardened and tempered parts (the standard links this grade to is 5517). NF A35-552 XC48 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, NF A35-552 XC48 vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 is a 88.3% 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 88.3%.

Frequently Compared With NF A35-552 XC48:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A47 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.3%
Specifications
Property NF A35-552 XC48 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8
Standard NF A35-552:1986 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.45-0.52 0.45-0.55
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.60-0.90
P (%) 0.045 max Not specified
S (%) 0.045 max Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property NF A35-552 XC48 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8
Tensile Strength 700-850 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 400-550 MPa Not specified
Elongation 14-20% Not specified
Hardness 190-255 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
NF A35-552 XC48
Used for gears, axles, rollers, machine spindles, hand tools, and wear-resistant parts.
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8
Hardened and tempered parts (the standard links this grade to IS 5517)
Key Differences
Can NF A35-552 XC48 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8?
NF A35-552 XC48 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC48 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
NF A35-552 XC48
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6300–7000 mm (248.03–275.59 in)
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NF A35-552 XC48 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8?
NF A35-552 XC48 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8.
Can NF A35-552 XC48 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8?
NF A35-552 XC48 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC48 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.