Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4367 25Cr13Mo6 (IS 4367:1991) and IS 4367 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 (IS 4367:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 4367 25Cr13Mo6 is typically used for used in boilers, pressure vessels, steam pipes, heat exchangers, refinery equipment, and power plant components., while IS 4367 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 is commonly used for aircraft landing gear, high strength shafts, gears, axles, connecting rods, heavy engineering components.
IS 4367 25Cr13Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 4367 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 4367 25Cr13Mo6 vs IS 4367 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 is a 65.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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 25Cr13Mo6
IS 4367 40Ni6Cr4Mo3
Tensile Strength
900-1050 MPa
900-1050 MPa
Yield Strength
700 MPa min
700 MPa min
Elongation
>=15%
>=15%
Izod Impact
55 J min
55 J min
Hardness
266-311 HB
266-311 HB
Hardness (soft annealed)
<=230 HB
<=230 HB
Condition
Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 150 mm
Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 150 mm
Typical Applications
IS 4367 25Cr13Mo6
Used in boilers, pressure vessels, steam pipes, heat exchangers, refinery equipment, and power plant components.
IS 4367 40Ni6Cr4Mo3
aircraft landing gear, high strength shafts, gears, axles, connecting rods, heavy engineering components
Can IS 4367 25Cr13Mo6 Be Substituted With IS 4367 40Ni6Cr4Mo3?
IS 4367 25Cr13Mo6 and IS 4367 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 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 25Cr13Mo6 and IS 4367 40Ni6Cr4Mo3?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 4367 25Cr13Mo6 be substituted with IS 4367 40Ni6Cr4Mo3?
IS 4367 25Cr13Mo6 and IS 4367 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 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.