Close Alternative — 77.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4367 50Cr4V2 (IS 4367:1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A40 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 4367 50Cr4V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 530A40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 4367 50Cr4V2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 530A40 is a 77.7% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 77.7%.
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 50Cr4V2
BS 970 (Part 1) 530A40
Tensile Strength
900-1100 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
700 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
>=12%
Not specified
Izod Impact
45 J min
Not specified
Hardness
266-325 HB
Not specified
Hardness (soft annealed)
<=240 HB
Not specified
Condition
Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 100 mm
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 4367 50Cr4V2
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 530A40
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
IS 4367 50Cr4V2 specifies Si, V which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 530A40.
Can IS 4367 50Cr4V2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 530A40?
IS 4367 50Cr4V2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A40 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 50Cr4V2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A40?
IS 4367 50Cr4V2 specifies Si, V which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 530A40.
Can IS 4367 50Cr4V2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 530A40?
IS 4367 50Cr4V2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 530A40 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.