Strong Match — 87.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 42CrMo (GB/T 3077:2015) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 42CrMo is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 42CrMo vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is a 87.7% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 87.7%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
GB/T 3077 42CrMo
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Tensile Strength
>=1080 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=930 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=12%
Not specified
Hardness
<=229 HB
Not specified
Condition
Quenched and tempered, test sample 25 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 42CrMo
gears, heavy shafts, axles, bolts, pressure vessels, forgings
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Not documented
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 42CrMo specifies P, S, Cu which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2.
Can GB/T 3077 42CrMo Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
GB/T 3077 42CrMo and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 3077 42CrMo 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 GB/T 3077 42CrMo and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
GB/T 3077 42CrMo specifies P, S, Cu which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2.
Can GB/T 3077 42CrMo be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
GB/T 3077 42CrMo and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 3077 42CrMo in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.