Strong Match — 94.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4 (IS 4432:1988) and EN 10084 16MnCrB5 (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4 is typically used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts, while EN 10084 16MnCrB5 is commonly used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1).
IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10084 16MnCrB5 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4 vs EN 10084 16MnCrB5 is a 91.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.1%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 39 to 47 HRC
Hardness
Not specified
Soft annealed: 207 HB max
Typical Applications
IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
EN 10084 16MnCrB5
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
Key Differences
EN 10084 16MnCrB5 specifies B which is not specified for IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4.
Can IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4 Be Substituted With EN 10084 16MnCrB5?
IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4 and EN 10084 16MnCrB5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 16MnCrB5 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4 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 16Mn5Cr4 and EN 10084 16MnCrB5?
EN 10084 16MnCrB5 specifies B which is not specified for IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4.
Can IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4 be substituted with EN 10084 16MnCrB5?
IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4 and EN 10084 16MnCrB5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 16MnCrB5 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4432 16Mn5Cr4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.