Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 (GOST 5950-2000) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades.
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 is classified under Tool & Die Steels, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).
As per chemical composition, GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is a 65.1% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Tensile Strength
1350-1650 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
1150 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
9% min
Not specified
Hardness
44-50 HRC
Not specified
Typical Applications
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1
Used for forging dies, pressure casting dies, hot punches, extrusion tooling, and die inserts.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Not documented
Key Differences
Different category: GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 is Tool & Die Steels, IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is Alloy Steel.
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 specifies V which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 specifies Mn which is not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS1.
Can GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 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 GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
Different category: GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 is Tool & Die Steels, IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is Alloy Steel. GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 specifies V which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2. IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 specifies Mn which is not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS1.
Can GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 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.