Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 (AS/NZS 1594:2025) and IS 5517 46V1S3 (IS 5517:1993) are both steel grades.
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 is classified under Structural Steel, while IS 5517 46V1S3 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while IS 5517 46V1S3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 1594 HA250 vs IS 5517 46V1S3 is a 77.7% 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 65%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
AS/NZS 1594 HA250
IS 5517 46V1S3
Yield Strength
250 MPa min (AS/NZS 1594)
Not specified
Hardness (annealed)
Not specified
<=220 HB
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 1594 HA250
Light structural sections, domestic appliances, agricultural equipment, general sheet metal fabrication, ducting.
IS 5517 46V1S3
Not documented
Key Differences
Different category: AS/NZS 1594 HA250 is Structural Steel, IS 5517 46V1S3 is Alloy Steel.
IS 5517 46V1S3 specifies V which is not specified for AS/NZS 1594 HA250.
Can AS/NZS 1594 HA250 Be Substituted With IS 5517 46V1S3?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and IS 5517 46V1S3 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 AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and IS 5517 46V1S3?
Different category: AS/NZS 1594 HA250 is Structural Steel, IS 5517 46V1S3 is Alloy Steel. IS 5517 46V1S3 specifies V which is not specified for AS/NZS 1594 HA250.
Can AS/NZS 1594 HA250 be substituted with IS 5517 46V1S3?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and IS 5517 46V1S3 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.