Close Alternative — 77.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4432 14C14S14 (IS 4432:1988) and IS 4432 10C8S10 (IS 4432:1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category.
IS 4432 14C14S14 is typically used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts, while IS 4432 10C8S10 is commonly used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts.
IS 4432 14C14S14 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 4432 10C8S10 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 4432 14C14S14 vs IS 4432 10C8S10 is a 82.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 66.7%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 77.3%.
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 14C14S14
IS 4432 10C8S10
Core Tensile Strength
650-900 MPa (16 mm) / 600-900 MPa (30 mm)
600-850 MPa (16 mm) / 550-800 MPa (30 mm)
Core Yield Strength
>=430 MPa (16 mm) / >=360 MPa (30 mm)
>=400 MPa (16 mm) / >=330 MPa (30 mm)
Core Elongation
>=12% (16 mm) / >=14% (30 mm)
>=12% (16 mm) / >=14% (30 mm)
Core Reduction of Area
>=35% (16 mm) / >=40% (30 mm)
>=35% (16 mm) / >=40% (30 mm)
Hardness, annealed (A)
<=150 HB
<=150 HB
Typical Applications
IS 4432 14C14S14
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
IS 4432 10C8S10
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
Can IS 4432 14C14S14 Be Substituted With IS 4432 10C8S10?
IS 4432 14C14S14 and IS 4432 10C8S10 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 4432 14C14S14 and IS 4432 10C8S10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 4432 14C14S14 be substituted with IS 4432 10C8S10?
IS 4432 14C14S14 and IS 4432 10C8S10 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.