Related Material — 63.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3431 60Cr4V2 (IS 3431:1982) and EN 10089 55Cr3 (EN 10089:2002) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Spring Steel category.
IS 3431 60Cr4V2 is typically used for volute, helical and laminated springs for automotive suspension; hot-rolled (also centreless ground or precision) bars and flats (clause 1.1), while EN 10089 55Cr3 is commonly used for automotive leaf springs, heavy coil springs.
IS 3431 60Cr4V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10089 55Cr3 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 3431 60Cr4V2 vs EN 10089 55Cr3 is a 77.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 63.1%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 3431 60Cr4V2
EN 10089 55Cr3
Core Hardness After Quenching
>=54 HRC (oil, up to 40 mm round / 25 mm flat)
Not specified
Elongation (quenched and tempered)
>=6%
Not specified
Hardness, soft annealed
<=255 HB
Not specified
Hardness, untreated (hot rolled)
above 310 HB (reference value)
Not specified
Tensile Strength (quenched and tempered)
1370-1620 MPa
Not specified
Yield Stress (quenched and tempered)
>=1180 MPa
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
1100–1350 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥1000 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥6%
Hardness
Not specified
321–388 HB
Typical Applications
IS 3431 60Cr4V2
Volute, helical and laminated springs for automotive suspension; hot-rolled (also centreless ground or precision) bars and flats (clause 1.1)
EN 10089 55Cr3
Automotive leaf springs, heavy coil springs
Key Differences
IS 3431 60Cr4V2 specifies P, S, V which are not specified for EN 10089 55Cr3.
Can IS 3431 60Cr4V2 Be Substituted With EN 10089 55Cr3?
IS 3431 60Cr4V2 and EN 10089 55Cr3 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.
What is the difference between IS 3431 60Cr4V2 and EN 10089 55Cr3?
IS 3431 60Cr4V2 specifies P, S, V which are not specified for EN 10089 55Cr3.
Can IS 3431 60Cr4V2 be substituted with EN 10089 55Cr3?
IS 3431 60Cr4V2 and EN 10089 55Cr3 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.