Strong Match — 93.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 C10E (EN 10084:2008) and IS 4432 10C4 (IS 4432:1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
EN 10084 C10E is typically used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1), while IS 4432 10C4 is commonly used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts.
EN 10084 C10E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 4432 10C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 C10E vs IS 4432 10C4 is a 90.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 93.8%.
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 C10E
IS 4432 10C4
Condition
Soft annealed
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed: 131 HB max
Not specified
Core Tensile Strength
Not specified
550-800 MPa (16 mm) / 500-650 MPa (30 mm)
Core Yield Strength
Not specified
>=330 MPa (16 mm) / >=300 MPa (30 mm)
Core Elongation
Not specified
>=13% (16 mm) / >=16% (30 mm)
Core Reduction of Area
Not specified
>=40% (16 mm) / >=45% (30 mm)
Hardness, annealed (A)
Not specified
<=131 HB
Typical Applications
EN 10084 C10E
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
IS 4432 10C4
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
Can EN 10084 C10E Be Substituted With IS 4432 10C4?
EN 10084 C10E and IS 4432 10C4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4432 10C4 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 C10E 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 C10E and IS 4432 10C4?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10084 C10E be substituted with IS 4432 10C4?
EN 10084 C10E and IS 4432 10C4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4432 10C4 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 C10E in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.