Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 (IS 4367:1991) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2 is a 58.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
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 07Cr4Mo6
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2
Tensile Strength
380-550 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
225 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
>=19%
Not specified
Izod Impact
60 J min
Not specified
Hardness (soft annealed)
<=170 HB
Not specified
Condition
Normalised and tempered, ruling section up to 40 mm
Not specified
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP)
Not specified
135-185 HB
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC)
Not specified
<=500 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6
Not documented
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex B)
Key Differences
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2 specifies Cu which is not specified for IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6.
Can IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2?
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2 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 07Cr4Mo6 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2?
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2. IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2 specifies Cu which is not specified for IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6.
Can IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2?
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2 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.