Strong Match — 95.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and UNI 7845 42CrMo4 (UNI 7845:1978) 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 UNI 7845 42CrMo4 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI), originating from Italy.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 vs UNI 7845 42CrMo4 is a 95.6% 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 95.6%.
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
UNI 7845 42CrMo4
Tensile Strength
Not specified
900-1100 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
700-900 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
11-16 %
Hardness
Not specified
248-320 HB
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Not documented
UNI 7845 42CrMo4
shafts,gears,axles,studs,forgings,machine components,automotive parts,hydraulic parts
Key Differences
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 Be Substituted With UNI 7845 42CrMo4?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 and UNI 7845 42CrMo4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that UNI 7845 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 UNI 7845 42CrMo4?
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 be substituted with UNI 7845 42CrMo4?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 and UNI 7845 42CrMo4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that UNI 7845 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.