IS 1570 (Part 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3 vs ASTM A681 L6

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and ASTM A681 L6 (ASTM A681:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 1570 (Part 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A681 L6 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3 vs ASTM A681 L6 is a 73.6% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
73.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3 ASTM A681 L6
Standard IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 ASTM A681:2008
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.65-0.75
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.50
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.25-0.80
Ni (%) 1.25-1.75 1.25-2.00
Cr (%) 0.90-1.30 0.60-1.20
Mo (%) 0.20-0.35 <=0.50
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
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 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3 ASTM A681 L6
Hardness Not specified <=235 HB
Condition Not specified Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3
Not documented
ASTM A681 L6
Tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2)
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3 Be Substituted With ASTM A681 L6?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3 and ASTM A681 L6 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3 and ASTM A681 L6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3 be substituted with ASTM A681 L6?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3 and ASTM A681 L6 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.