Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 5 (ASTM A387/A387M:2011) and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 (IS 4367:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 5 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A387/A387M Grade 5 vs IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 is a 75.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 22%.
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
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 5
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Tensile Strength
415-585 MPa
380-550 MPa
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa
225 MPa min
Elongation
>=18%
>=19%
Condition
Class 1 plates, no thickness ranges printed; elongation in 50 mm gauge length
Normalised and tempered, ruling section up to 40 mm
Izod Impact
Not specified
60 J min
Hardness (soft annealed)
Not specified
<=170 HB
Typical Applications
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 5
Welded boilers and pressure vessels for elevated temperature service
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Not documented
Key Differences
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 specifies Ni which is not specified for ASTM A387/A387M Grade 5.
Can ASTM A387/A387M Grade 5 Be Substituted With IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 5 and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 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 ASTM A387/A387M Grade 5 and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 specifies Ni which is not specified for ASTM A387/A387M Grade 5.
Can ASTM A387/A387M Grade 5 be substituted with IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 5 and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 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.