EN 10089 55Si7 vs IS 3431 50Cr4V2

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10089 55Si7 (EN 10089:2002) and IS 3431 50Cr4V2 (IS 3431:1982) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Spring Steel category. EN 10089 55Si7 is typically used for leaf springs, coil springs, torsion bars, while IS 3431 50Cr4V2 is commonly used for valve springs,high performance automotive springs,aerospace springs,coil springs,torsion bars. EN 10089 55Si7 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 3431 50Cr4V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, EN 10089 55Si7 vs IS 3431 50Cr4V2 is a 66.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10089 55Si7:
EN 10089 50CrV4 EN 10083-3 51CrV4 EN 10089 55Cr3 GB/T 1222 55CrMnA IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7 IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7 IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7 IS 4367 55Si7 IS 5517 55Cr3 BS 970 EN42B IS 3195 113C6 BS 970 EN42
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
66.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property EN 10089 55Si7 IS 3431 50Cr4V2
Standard EN 10089:2002 IS 3431:1982
Category Spring Steel Spring Steel
C (%) 0.51–0.59 0.45-0.55
Si (%) 1.50–2.00 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.70–1.00 0.50-0.80
S (%) ≤0.040 <=0.045
P (%) ≤0.040 <=0.045
Cr (%) Not specified 0.90-1.20
V (%) Not specified 0.15-0.30
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 55Si7 IS 3431 50Cr4V2
Tensile Strength 1000–1200 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength ≥900 MPa Not specified
Elongation ≥7% Not specified
Hardness 285–363 HB Not specified
Core Hardness After Quenching Not specified >=54 HRC (oil, up to 25 mm round / 16 mm flat)
Elongation (quenched and tempered) Not specified >=6%
Hardness, soft annealed Not specified <=245 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 55Si7
Leaf springs, coil springs, torsion bars
IS 3431 50Cr4V2
valve springs,high performance automotive springs,aerospace springs,coil springs,torsion bars
Key Differences
Can EN 10089 55Si7 Be Substituted With IS 3431 50Cr4V2?
EN 10089 55Si7 and IS 3431 50Cr4V2 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
EN 10089 55Si7
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 30–30 mm (1.18–1.18 in)
Length: 4200–7000 mm (165.35–275.59 in)
IS 3431 50Cr4V2
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 6700–7000 mm (263.78–275.59 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN 10089 55Si7
3 active listings and RFQs →
IS 3431 50Cr4V2
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10089 55Si7 and IS 3431 50Cr4V2?
IS 3431 50Cr4V2 specifies Cr, V which are not specified for EN 10089 55Si7.
Can EN 10089 55Si7 be substituted with IS 3431 50Cr4V2?
EN 10089 55Si7 and IS 3431 50Cr4V2 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.