Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
AISI 5120 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
AISI 5120 is typically used for case hardened gears, pins, shafts, cams, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
AISI 5120 is defined under AISI, originating from United States, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, AISI 5120 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H is a 61.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
AISI 5120
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Condition
Carburized & Case Hardened
Pipes, A, thickness - (first row of Table 3)
Tensile Strength
750–950 MPa
410-560 MPa
Case Hardness HRC
58–62
Not specified
Core Hardness HB
207–269
Not specified
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=135 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
Not specified
>=20%
Typical Applications
AISI 5120
Case hardened gears, pins, shafts, cams
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H specifies P, S, Mo, Al (metallic) which are not specified for AISI 5120.
Can AISI 5120 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H?
AISI 5120 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H 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 AISI 5120 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H specifies P, S, Mo, Al (metallic) which are not specified for AISI 5120.
Can AISI 5120 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H?
AISI 5120 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H 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.