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IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 42Cr6V1 Steel: Specifications & Listings

IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 42Cr6V1: 42Cr6V1: alloy steel (constructional or spring group) with specified chemical composition. Specified in IS 1570 (Part 4):1988.

Category: Alloy Steel
Grade Details
GradeIS 1570 (Part 4):1988 42Cr6V1
Standard IS 1570 (Part 4):1988
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Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Si Mn Cr V
0.38-0.46 0.10-0.35 0.50-0.80 1.40-1.70 0.07-0.12
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength 1080-1280 MPa
Yield Strength >=880 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation >=10%
Izod Impact >=49 J
Hardness 320-380 HBS (guidance only)
Condition Bars and forgings, hardened and tempered (oil hardened unless stated), limiting ruling section 15 mm

More data from IS 1570 (Part 4):1988

From the standard
Properties, hardened and tempered 3 strength levels
Limiting ruling section (mm)Tensile strength (MPa)0.2 % proof stress, min (MPa)Elongation, min (%)Izod impact, min (J)Brinell hardness (HBS)
100880-10306901268265-310
30980-11807801158295-350
151080-12808801049320-380
Bars and forgings, oil hardened unless stated; hardness is for guidance only.
Source: IS 1570 (Part 4):1988, Table 4

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