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IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 50Cr4V2

Close Alternative — 77.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 50Cr4V2 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 50Cr4V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 50Cr4V2 is a 77.6% 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 77.6%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1:
NF A35-565 100C6 GOST 4543 12HN3A GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
77.6%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 IS 1570 (Part 4) 50Cr4V2
Standard IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.38-0.46 0.45-0.55
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.50-0.80
Cr (%) 1.40-1.70 0.90-1.20
V (%) 0.07-0.12 0.15-0.30
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) 42Cr6V1 IS 1570 (Part 4) 50Cr4V2
Tensile Strength 1080-1280 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=880 MPa (0.2 % proof stress) Not specified
Elongation >=10% Not specified
Izod Impact >=49 J Not specified
Hardness 320-380 HBS (guidance only) Not specified
Condition Bars and forgings, hardened and tempered (oil hardened unless stated), limiting ruling section 15 mm Not specified
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 50Cr4V2?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 50Cr4V2 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) 42Cr6V1 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 50Cr4V2?
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) 42Cr6V1 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 50Cr4V2?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 50Cr4V2 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.