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
P
S
Cr
Mo
V
0.36-0.44
0.10-0.35
0.45-0.85
<=0.030
<=0.03
0.9-1.2
0.55-0.75
0.25-0.35
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
850-1000 MPa
Yield Strength
>=700 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
>=14%
Condition
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 100 (first row of Table 3)
More data from IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
From the standard
Mechanical properties at room temperature2 rows
Product
Heat treatment
Thickness (mm)
Hardness (RB)
Rp0.2 min (MPa)
Rm min (MPa)
Rm max (MPa)
Elongation min (%)
KV (J)
Bend test D max
Bars, forgings
Q+T
up to 100
-
700
850
1000
14
30
-
Bars, forgings
Q+T
over 100 to 200
-
635
800
950
14
25
-
Rm and elongation printed once for a group of thickness rows are repeated on each row; Rp0.2 'Note 8' is printed as in the standard; in case of dispute the tensile strength value is deciding.
Source: IS 1570 (Part 7):1992, Table 3
0.2 % proof stress at elevated temperature (guidance only)Rp0.2 min in MPa
Product, heat treatment, thickness
100 deg C
200 deg C
300 deg C
400 deg C
450 deg C
500 deg C
550 deg C
Bars, forgings, Q+T1
670
635
598
540
500
460
403
Bars, forgings, Q+T2
630
615
580
525
480
435
-
For guidance only.
Source: IS 1570 (Part 7):1992, Table 4
Heat treatment6 entries
Quenching temperature (Q+T1, sizes up to 100 mm)
880 to 950 deg C
Quenching medium (Q+T1)
oil
Tempering temperature (Q+T1)
670 to 720 deg C
Quenching temperature (Q+T2, sizes above 100 up to 200 mm)
940 to 970 deg C
Quenching medium (Q+T2)
oil
Tempering temperature (Q+T2)
600 to 700 deg C
Indications are for guidance only except where test samples are reference heat treated; stress relief temperature should be at least 30 deg C below the tempering temperature.
Source: IS 1570 (Part 7):1992, Table 5
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