Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr4 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr4 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 is a 77.1% 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 69.9%.
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) 40Cr4
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6
Tensile Strength
890-1040 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=650 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Not specified
Elongation
>=11%
Not specified
Izod Impact
>=50 J
Not specified
Hardness
255-311 HBS (guidance only)
Not specified
Condition
Bars and forgings, hardened and tempered (oil hardened unless stated), limiting ruling section 30 mm
Not specified
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr4 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr4 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 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 IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr4 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr4 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr4 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 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.