Close Alternative — 84.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni7Cr2Mo2 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and JIS G4103 SNCM420 (JIS G4103:1979) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni7Cr2Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while JIS G4103 SNCM420 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni7Cr2Mo2 vs JIS G4103 SNCM420 is a 84.7% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 84.7%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni7Cr2Mo2:
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni7Cr2Mo2
JIS G4103 SNCM420
Tensile Strength
Not specified
780-930 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
590 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
14% min
Hardness
Not specified
217-269 HB
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni7Cr2Mo2
Not documented
JIS G4103 SNCM420
Used in automotive gears, transmission parts, shafts, pinions, camshafts, and industrial equipment.
Key Differences
JIS G4103 SNCM420 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni7Cr2Mo2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni7Cr2Mo2 Be Substituted With JIS G4103 SNCM420?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni7Cr2Mo2 and JIS G4103 SNCM420 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni7Cr2Mo2 and JIS G4103 SNCM420?
JIS G4103 SNCM420 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni7Cr2Mo2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni7Cr2Mo2 be substituted with JIS G4103 SNCM420?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni7Cr2Mo2 and JIS G4103 SNCM420 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.