Close Alternative — 84.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4367 20Mn5Cr5 (IS 4367:1991) and EN 10084 28CrS4 (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 4367 20Mn5Cr5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10084 28CrS4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 4367 20Mn5Cr5 vs EN 10084 28CrS4 is a 76.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 84.5%.
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 20Mn5Cr5
EN 10084 28CrS4
Tensile Strength
1000 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
>=8%
Not specified
Izod Impact
38 J min
Not specified
Hardness (soft annealed)
<=217 HB
Not specified
Condition
Refined, quenched and stress relieved (core properties), ruling section up to 30 mm
Soft annealed
Hardenability
Not specified
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 45 to 53 HRC
Hardness
Not specified
Soft annealed: 217 HB max
Typical Applications
IS 4367 20Mn5Cr5
Not documented
EN 10084 28CrS4
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
Can IS 4367 20Mn5Cr5 Be Substituted With EN 10084 28CrS4?
IS 4367 20Mn5Cr5 and EN 10084 28CrS4 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between IS 4367 20Mn5Cr5 and EN 10084 28CrS4?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 4367 20Mn5Cr5 be substituted with EN 10084 28CrS4?
IS 4367 20Mn5Cr5 and EN 10084 28CrS4 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.