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IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr5Mo6 vs IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo2

Close Alternative — 76.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr5Mo6 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo2 (IS 5517:1993) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr5Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr5Mo6 vs IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo2 is a 76.9% 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 76.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr5Mo6:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
76.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
76.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr5Mo6 IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo2
Standard IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 IS 5517:1993
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.35-0.45
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
Ni (%) <=0.40 1.20-1.60
Cr (%) 1.00-1.50 0.90-1.30
Mo (%) 0.50-0.70 0.10-0.20
S (%) Not specified <=0.035
P (%) Not specified <=0.035
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) 40Cr5Mo6 IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo2
Tensile Strength Not specified 800-950 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) Not specified 600 MPa min
Elongation Not specified >=16%
Izod Impact Not specified 55 J min
Hardness (annealed) Not specified <=241 HB
Condition Not specified Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 150 mm
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr5Mo6 Be Substituted With IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo2?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr5Mo6 and IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo2 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr5Mo6 and IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo2?
IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo2 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr5Mo6.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr5Mo6 be substituted with IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo2?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Cr5Mo6 and IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo2 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.