IS 1570 (Part 6) T50NiCrMo4 vs ASTM A681 P2

Related Material — 67% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 6) T50NiCrMo4 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and ASTM A681 P2 (ASTM A681:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 1570 (Part 6) T50NiCrMo4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A681 P2 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) T50NiCrMo4 vs ASTM A681 P2 is a 67% 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 67%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 6) T50NiCrMo4:
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV EN ISO 4957 1.2316 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 GOST 5950 4H5MFS GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GOST 5950 3H2W8F
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
67%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
67%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 6) T50NiCrMo4 ASTM A681 P2
Standard IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 ASTM A681:2008
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.45-0.55 <=0.10
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.10-0.40
Ni (%) 0.80-1.00 0.10-0.50
Cr (%) 0.80-1.00 0.75-1.25
Mo (%) 0.30-0.40 0.15-0.40
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) T50NiCrMo4 ASTM A681 P2
Hardness Not specified <=100 HB
Condition Not specified Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) T50NiCrMo4
Not documented
ASTM A681 P2
Injection mould cavities, die casting dies for zinc
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T50NiCrMo4 Be Substituted With ASTM A681 P2?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T50NiCrMo4 and ASTM A681 P2 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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ASTM A681 P2
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Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2700–3900 mm (106.3–153.54 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) T50NiCrMo4 and ASTM A681 P2?
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) T50NiCrMo4 be substituted with ASTM A681 P2?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T50NiCrMo4 and ASTM A681 P2 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.