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IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 vs SAE J404 5140

Close Alternative — 75.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and SAE J404 5140 (SAE J404:2000) 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 SAE J404 5140 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 vs SAE J404 5140 is a 75.4% 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 75.4%.

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
75.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
75.4%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 SAE J404 5140
Standard IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 SAE J404:2000
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.38-0.46 0.38-0.43
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.70-0.90
Cr (%) 1.40-1.70 0.70-0.90
V (%) 0.07-0.12 Not specified
P (%) Not specified <=0.030
S (%) Not specified <=0.040
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 SAE J404 5140
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
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1
Not documented
SAE J404 5140
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 Be Substituted With SAE J404 5140?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 and SAE J404 5140 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 SAE J404 5140?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 specifies V which is not specified for SAE J404 5140. SAE J404 5140 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 be substituted with SAE J404 5140?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr6V1 and SAE J404 5140 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.