Related Material — 55.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10089 50CrV4 (EN 10089:2002) and IS 3431 60Cr4V2 (IS 3431:1982) 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 IS 3431 60Cr4V2 is commonly used for volute, helical and laminated springs for automotive suspension; hot-rolled (also centreless ground or precision) bars and flats (clause 1.1).
EN 10089 50CrV4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 3431 60Cr4V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10089 50CrV4 vs IS 3431 60Cr4V2 is a 82.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 55.2%.
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
IS 3431 60Cr4V2
Tensile Strength
1100–1300 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
≥1000 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
≥8%
Not specified
Hardness
321–375 HB
Not specified
Core Hardness After Quenching
Not specified
>=54 HRC (oil, up to 40 mm round / 25 mm flat)
Elongation (quenched and tempered)
Not specified
>=6%
Hardness, soft annealed
Not specified
<=255 HB
Hardness, untreated (hot rolled)
Not specified
above 310 HB (reference value)
Tensile Strength (quenched and tempered)
Not specified
1370-1620 MPa
Yield Stress (quenched and tempered)
Not specified
>=1180 MPa
Typical Applications
EN 10089 50CrV4
Valve springs, high duty coil springs, hand tools
IS 3431 60Cr4V2
Volute, helical and laminated springs for automotive suspension; hot-rolled (also centreless ground or precision) bars and flats (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
IS 3431 60Cr4V2 specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10089 50CrV4.
Can EN 10089 50CrV4 Be Substituted With IS 3431 60Cr4V2?
EN 10089 50CrV4 and IS 3431 60Cr4V2 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 IS 3431 60Cr4V2?
IS 3431 60Cr4V2 specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10089 50CrV4.
Can EN 10089 50CrV4 be substituted with IS 3431 60Cr4V2?
EN 10089 50CrV4 and IS 3431 60Cr4V2 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.