Strong Match — 86.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4432 15Cr3 (IS 4432:1988) and EN 10084 17Cr3 (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 4432 15Cr3 is typically used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts, while EN 10084 17Cr3 is commonly used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1).
IS 4432 15Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10084 17Cr3 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 4432 15Cr3 vs EN 10084 17Cr3 is a 79.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 86.3%.
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 15Cr3
EN 10084 17Cr3
Core Tensile Strength
650-900 MPa (16 mm) / 600-900 MPa (30 mm)
Not specified
Core Yield Strength
>=430 MPa (16 mm) / >=360 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)
<=174 HB
Not specified
Condition
Not specified
Soft annealed
Hardenability
Not specified
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 39 to 47 HRC
Hardness
Not specified
Soft annealed: 174 HB max
Typical Applications
IS 4432 15Cr3
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
EN 10084 17Cr3
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
Can IS 4432 15Cr3 Be Substituted With EN 10084 17Cr3?
IS 4432 15Cr3 and EN 10084 17Cr3 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 17Cr3 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4432 15Cr3 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 15Cr3 and EN 10084 17Cr3?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 4432 15Cr3 be substituted with EN 10084 17Cr3?
IS 4432 15Cr3 and EN 10084 17Cr3 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 17Cr3 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4432 15Cr3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.