EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2

Close Alternative — 71.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 (EN 10083-3:2006) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 is typically used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex c). EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2 is a 71.8% 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 71.8%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3:
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
71.8%
Specifications
Property EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2
Standard EN 10083-3:2006 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.43 0.38-0.43
Cr (%) 0.60-1.00 0.80-1.10
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.75-1.00
Mo (%) 0.15-0.25 0.15-0.25
Ni (%) 0.70-1.00 <=0.25
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.040
Si (%) <=0.40 0.15-0.35
Cu (%) Not specified <=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 EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2
Condition Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm Not specified
Elongation 11% min Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed (+A): 240 HBW max Not specified
Tensile Strength 980 to 1180 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 785 MPa min Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex C)
Key Differences
Can EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2?
EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2 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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EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3
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IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2 specifies Cu which is not specified for EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3.
Can EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2?
EN 10083-3 39NiCrMo3 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4Mo2 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.