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DIN 17204 36Mn5 vs SAE J403 1536

Strong Match — 89.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

DIN 17204 36Mn5 (DIN 17204:1990-11) and SAE J403 1536 (SAE J403:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. DIN 17204 36Mn5 is typically used for unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering, higher manganese content than 28mn6; shafts and machine components requiring higher hardenability and strength, while SAE J403 1536 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. DIN 17204 36Mn5 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while SAE J403 1536 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, DIN 17204 36Mn5 vs SAE J403 1536 is a 89.4% 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 89.4%.

Frequently Compared With DIN 17204 36Mn5:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
89.4%
Specifications
Property DIN 17204 36Mn5 SAE J403 1536
Standard DIN 17204:1990-11 SAE J403:2009
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.32-0.40 0.30-0.37
Mn (%) 1.20-1.50 1.20-1.50
Si (%) <=0.40 Not specified
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property DIN 17204 36Mn5 SAE J403 1536
Tensile Strength 650-850 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 450 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 14% min Not specified
Hardness 187-241 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 17204 36Mn5
Unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering, higher manganese content than 28Mn6; shafts and machine components requiring higher hardenability and strength
SAE J403 1536
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can DIN 17204 36Mn5 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1536?
DIN 17204 36Mn5 and SAE J403 1536 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1536 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17204 36Mn5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5900–6400 mm (232.28–251.97 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN 17204 36Mn5 and SAE J403 1536?
DIN 17204 36Mn5 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1536.
Can DIN 17204 36Mn5 be substituted with SAE J403 1536?
DIN 17204 36Mn5 and SAE J403 1536 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1536 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17204 36Mn5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.