Strong Match — 98.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts not heat treated after cold forming; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex a), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts not heat treated after cold forming; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex a).
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 is a 97.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 98.1%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2
IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4
Hardness, annealed (+AC)
<=120 HBW
<=120 HBW
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts not heat treated after cold forming; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex A)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts not heat treated after cold forming; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex A)
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 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 IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.