Strong Match — 96.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and EN 10083-1 42CrMo4 (EN 10083-1:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10083-1 42CrMo4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 vs EN 10083-1 42CrMo4 is a 96.1% 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 96.1%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2:
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) 42Cr4Mo2
EN 10083-1 42CrMo4
Condition
Not specified
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation
Not specified
10% min
Hardness
Not specified
Soft annealed: 241 HB max
Tensile Strength
Not specified
1100 to 1300 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
900 MPa min
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Not documented
EN 10083-1 42CrMo4
Quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1)
Key Differences
EN 10083-1 42CrMo4 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 Be Substituted With EN 10083-1 42CrMo4?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 and EN 10083-1 42CrMo4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-1 42CrMo4 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 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) 42Cr4Mo2 and EN 10083-1 42CrMo4?
EN 10083-1 42CrMo4 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 be substituted with EN 10083-1 42CrMo4?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 and EN 10083-1 42CrMo4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-1 42CrMo4 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.