Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4367 15Cr3 (IS 4367:1991) and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 (IS 4367:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 4367 15Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 4367 15Cr3 vs IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 is a 63.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 4367 15Cr3
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Tensile Strength
600 MPa min
380-550 MPa
Elongation
>=13%
>=19%
Izod Impact
48 J min
60 J min
Hardness (soft annealed)
<=170 HB
<=170 HB
Condition
Refined, quenched and stress relieved (core properties), ruling section up to 30 mm
Normalised and tempered, ruling section up to 40 mm
Yield Strength
Not specified
225 MPa min
Typical Applications
IS 4367 15Cr3
Low-alloy chromium case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring higher core strength and wear resistance than plain carbon case-hardening grades
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Not documented
Key Differences
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 specifies Ni, Mo which are not specified for IS 4367 15Cr3.
Can IS 4367 15Cr3 Be Substituted With IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
IS 4367 15Cr3 and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 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 4367 15Cr3 and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 specifies Ni, Mo which are not specified for IS 4367 15Cr3.
Can IS 4367 15Cr3 be substituted with IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6?
IS 4367 15Cr3 and IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 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.