Strong Match — 98.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 17NiCrMo6-4 (EN 10084:2008) and EN 10084 17NiCrMoS6-4 (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10084 17NiCrMo6-4 is typically used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1), while EN 10084 17NiCrMoS6-4 is commonly used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1).
EN 10084 17NiCrMo6-4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10084 17NiCrMoS6-4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 17NiCrMo6-4 vs EN 10084 17NiCrMoS6-4 is a 98.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 98.8%.
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 17NiCrMo6-4
EN 10084 17NiCrMoS6-4
Condition
Soft annealed
Soft annealed
Hardenability
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 40 to 48 HRC
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 40 to 48 HRC
Hardness
Soft annealed: 229 HB max
Soft annealed: 229 HB max
Typical Applications
EN 10084 17NiCrMo6-4
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
EN 10084 17NiCrMoS6-4
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
Can EN 10084 17NiCrMo6-4 Be Substituted With EN 10084 17NiCrMoS6-4?
EN 10084 17NiCrMo6-4 and EN 10084 17NiCrMoS6-4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 17NiCrMoS6-4 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 17NiCrMo6-4 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 17NiCrMo6-4 and EN 10084 17NiCrMoS6-4?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10084 17NiCrMo6-4 be substituted with EN 10084 17NiCrMoS6-4?
EN 10084 17NiCrMo6-4 and EN 10084 17NiCrMoS6-4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 17NiCrMoS6-4 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 17NiCrMo6-4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.