Strong Match — 93.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4432 10C4 (IS 4432:1988) and EN 10084 C10E (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 4432 10C4 is typically used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts, while EN 10084 C10E is commonly used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1).
IS 4432 10C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10084 C10E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 4432 10C4 vs EN 10084 C10E is a 90.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 93.8%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 4432 10C4
EN 10084 C10E
Core Tensile Strength
550-800 MPa (16 mm) / 500-650 MPa (30 mm)
Not specified
Core Yield Strength
>=330 MPa (16 mm) / >=300 MPa (30 mm)
Not specified
Core Elongation
>=13% (16 mm) / >=16% (30 mm)
Not specified
Core Reduction of Area
>=40% (16 mm) / >=45% (30 mm)
Not specified
Hardness, annealed (A)
<=131 HB
Not specified
Condition
Not specified
Soft annealed
Hardness
Not specified
Soft annealed: 131 HB max
Typical Applications
IS 4432 10C4
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
EN 10084 C10E
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
Can IS 4432 10C4 Be Substituted With EN 10084 C10E?
IS 4432 10C4 and EN 10084 C10E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 C10E is often considered as a substitute for IS 4432 10C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between IS 4432 10C4 and EN 10084 C10E?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 4432 10C4 be substituted with EN 10084 C10E?
IS 4432 10C4 and EN 10084 C10E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 C10E is often considered as a substitute for IS 4432 10C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.