Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10089 50CrV4 (EN 10089:2002) and EN 10083-1 51CrV4 (EN 10083-1:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Spring Steel category.
EN 10089 50CrV4 is typically used for valve springs, high duty coil springs, hand tools, while EN 10083-1 51CrV4 is commonly used for quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1).
EN 10089 50CrV4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10083-1 51CrV4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10089 50CrV4 vs EN 10083-1 51CrV4 is a 92.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 25%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10089 50CrV4
EN 10083-1 51CrV4
Tensile Strength
1100–1300 MPa
1100 to 1300 MPa
Yield Strength
≥1000 MPa
900 MPa min
Elongation
≥8%
9% min
Hardness
321–375 HB
Soft annealed: 248 HB max
Condition
Not specified
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Typical Applications
EN 10089 50CrV4
Valve springs, high duty coil springs, hand tools
EN 10083-1 51CrV4
Quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1)
Key Differences
EN 10083-1 51CrV4 specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10089 50CrV4.
Can EN 10089 50CrV4 Be Substituted With EN 10083-1 51CrV4?
EN 10089 50CrV4 and EN 10083-1 51CrV4 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between EN 10089 50CrV4 and EN 10083-1 51CrV4?
EN 10083-1 51CrV4 specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10089 50CrV4.
Can EN 10089 50CrV4 be substituted with EN 10083-1 51CrV4?
EN 10089 50CrV4 and EN 10083-1 51CrV4 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.