IS 4432 10C8S10 vs SAE J403 1146

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 4432 10C8S10 (IS 4432:1988) and SAE J403 1146 (SAE J403:2001) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. IS 4432 10C8S10 is typically used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts, while SAE J403 1146 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. IS 4432 10C8S10 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J403 1146 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 4432 10C8S10 vs SAE J403 1146 is a 84.7% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 4432 10C8S10:
SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1140 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1138 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132 SAE J403 1138 IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 SAE J403 1137 SAE J403 1140
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
84.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1146
Standard IS 4432:1988 SAE J403:2001
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) <=0.15 0.42-0.49
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.70-1.00
S (%) 0.08-0.13 0.08-0.13
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
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 10C8S10 SAE J403 1146
Core Tensile Strength 600-850 MPa (16 mm) / 550-800 MPa (30 mm) Not specified
Core Yield Strength >=400 MPa (16 mm) / >=330 MPa (30 mm) Not specified
Core Elongation >=12% (16 mm) / >=14% (30 mm) Not specified
Core Reduction of Area >=35% (16 mm) / >=40% (30 mm) Not specified
Hardness, annealed (A) <=150 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 4432 10C8S10
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
SAE J403 1146
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can IS 4432 10C8S10 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1146?
IS 4432 10C8S10 and SAE J403 1146 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 4432 10C8S10 and SAE J403 1146?
IS 4432 10C8S10 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1146.
Can IS 4432 10C8S10 be substituted with SAE J403 1146?
IS 4432 10C8S10 and SAE J403 1146 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.