Strong Match — 85.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and IS 4367 37Mn5Si5 (IS 4367:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 4367 37Mn5Si5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 vs IS 4367 37Mn5Si5 is a 85.8% 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 85.8%.
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) 36Si7
IS 4367 37Mn5Si5
Tensile Strength
Not specified
780-930 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
590 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
>=14%
Hardness (soft annealed)
Not specified
<=217 HB
Condition
Not specified
Hardened and tempered
Key Differences
IS 4367 37Mn5Si5 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 Be Substituted With IS 4367 37Mn5Si5?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 and IS 4367 37Mn5Si5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4367 37Mn5Si5 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 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 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 and IS 4367 37Mn5Si5?
IS 4367 37Mn5Si5 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 be substituted with IS 4367 37Mn5Si5?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 and IS 4367 37Mn5Si5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4367 37Mn5Si5 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.