Strong Match — 86.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 17Cr3 (EN 10084:2008) and IS 4432 15Cr3 (IS 4432:1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10084 17Cr3 is typically used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1), while IS 4432 15Cr3 is commonly used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts.
EN 10084 17Cr3 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 4432 15Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 17Cr3 vs IS 4432 15Cr3 is a 79.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 86.3%.
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 17Cr3
IS 4432 15Cr3
Condition
Soft annealed
Not specified
Hardenability
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 39 to 47 HRC
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed: 174 HB max
Not specified
Core Tensile Strength
Not specified
650-900 MPa (16 mm) / 600-900 MPa (30 mm)
Core Yield Strength
Not specified
>=430 MPa (16 mm) / >=360 MPa (30 mm)
Core Elongation
Not specified
>=12% (16 mm) / >=14% (30 mm)
Core Reduction of Area
Not specified
>=35% (16 mm) / >=40% (30 mm)
Hardness, annealed (A)
Not specified
<=174 HB
Typical Applications
EN 10084 17Cr3
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
IS 4432 15Cr3
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
Can EN 10084 17Cr3 Be Substituted With IS 4432 15Cr3?
EN 10084 17Cr3 and IS 4432 15Cr3 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4432 15Cr3 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 17Cr3 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 17Cr3 and IS 4432 15Cr3?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10084 17Cr3 be substituted with IS 4432 15Cr3?
EN 10084 17Cr3 and IS 4432 15Cr3 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4432 15Cr3 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 17Cr3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.