Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 (DIN 17211:1987) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 is a 64.9% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
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
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6
Tensile Strength
900–1050 MPa
Not specified
Surface Hardness HV
≥950 (nitrided)
Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4
Used for nitrided shafts, gears, crankshafts, spindles, extrusion screws, and wear-resistant machine components.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6
Not documented
Key Differences
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 specifies Mo, Al which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 specifies Si which is not specified for DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4.
Can DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6?
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 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 DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6?
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 specifies Mo, Al which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6. IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 specifies Si which is not specified for DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4.
Can DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6?
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 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.