Strong Match — 95.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 16MnCr5 (EN 10084:2008) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10084 16MnCr5 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 16MnCr5 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4 is a 95.6% 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 95.6%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10084 16MnCr5
IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4
Condition
Soft annealed
Case hardening steel, refined and quenched, core properties
Hardenability
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 39 to 47 HRC
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed: 207 HB max
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
>=790 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
>=10%
Izod Impact
Not specified
>=35 J
Typical Applications
EN 10084 16MnCr5
Gears, camshafts, gudgeon pins
IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4
Not documented
Key Differences
EN 10084 16MnCr5 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4.
Can EN 10084 16MnCr5 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4?
EN 10084 16MnCr5 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 16MnCr5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between EN 10084 16MnCr5 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4?
EN 10084 16MnCr5 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4.
Can EN 10084 16MnCr5 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4?
EN 10084 16MnCr5 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Mn5Cr4 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 16MnCr5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.