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IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42

Close Alternative — 81.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 (IS 4367:1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 is typically used for gears, crankshafts, connecting rods, heavy duty shafts, high strength bolts, forged components, while BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42 is a 81.6% 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 81.6%.

Frequently Compared With IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3:
GOST 4543 12HN3A NF A35-565 100C6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
81.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
81.6%
Specifications
Property IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42
Standard IS 4367:1991 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.40-0.45
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.75-1.00
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 0.90-1.20
Mo (%) 0.20-0.35 0.25-0.35
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.040
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
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 40Cr4Mo3 BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42
Tensile Strength 700-850 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 540 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=18% Not specified
Izod Impact 55 J min Not specified
Hardness 208-252 HB Not specified
Hardness (soft annealed) <=220 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 150 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3
gears, crankshafts, connecting rods, heavy duty shafts, high strength bolts, forged components
BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42?
IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3
Round Bar → (4 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5200–6700 mm (204.72–263.78 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42?
IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42.
Can IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42?
IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 and BS 970 (Part 1) 709A42 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.