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IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3 vs SAE J404 4340

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and SAE J404 4340 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex c), while SAE J404 4340 is commonly used for aircraft parts, heavy duty gears, crankshafts. IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J404 4340 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3 vs SAE J404 4340 is a 76.6% 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 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3:
NF A35-565 100C6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
76.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3 SAE J404 4340
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 SAE J404:2009
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.38-0.43 0.38-0.43
Cr (%) 0.70-0.90 0.70-0.90
Cu (%) <=0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.60-0.80
Mo (%) <=0.06 0.20-0.30
Ni (%) <=0.25 1.65-2.00
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.15-0.35
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex C)
SAE J404 4340
Aircraft parts, heavy duty gears, crankshafts
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3 Be Substituted With SAE J404 4340?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3 and SAE J404 4340 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
IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3
No active listings currently.
SAE J404 4340
Round Bar → (25 listings)
Diameter: 50–100 mm (1.97–3.94 in)
Length: 3800–7000 mm (149.61–275.59 in)
Forging → (4 listings)
Diameter: 150–200 mm (5.91–7.87 in)
Length: 500–1500 mm (19.69–59.06 in)
Flat Bar → (3 listings)
Thickness: 30–30 mm (1.18–1.18 in)
Width: 120–120 mm (4.72–4.72 in)
Length: 2500–3000 mm (98.43–118.11 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3
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SAE J404 4340
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3 and SAE J404 4340?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3 specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 4340.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3 be substituted with SAE J404 4340?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 41Cr3 and SAE J404 4340 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.