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DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2

Close Alternative — 72.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 (DIN 17211:1987) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 (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) 42Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is a 72.9% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 72.9%.

Frequently Compared With DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4:
NF A35-565 100C6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A GOST 4543 12HN3A UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
72.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
72.9%
Specifications
Property DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Standard DIN 17211:1987 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.38–0.48 0.38-0.45
Mn (%) 0.40–0.70 0.60-0.90
Cr (%) 1.40–1.80 0.90-1.20
Mo (%) 0.20–0.30 0.15-0.30
Al (%) 0.85–1.20 Not specified
Si (%) Not specified 0.10-0.35
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) 42Cr4Mo2
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) 42Cr4Mo2
Not documented
Key Differences
Can DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4
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Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 4800–6900 mm (188.98–271.65 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 specifies Al which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2. IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 specifies Si which is not specified for DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4.
Can DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.