Strong Match — 96.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4432 20Mn5Cr5-S (IS 4432:1988) and EN 10084 20MnCrS5 (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 4432 20Mn5Cr5-S is typically used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts, while EN 10084 20MnCrS5 is commonly used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1).
IS 4432 20Mn5Cr5-S is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10084 20MnCrS5 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 4432 20Mn5Cr5-S vs EN 10084 20MnCrS5 is a 94.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 96.1%.
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: 41 to 49 HRC
Hardness
Not specified
Soft annealed: 217 HB max
Typical Applications
IS 4432 20Mn5Cr5-S
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
EN 10084 20MnCrS5
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
Can IS 4432 20Mn5Cr5-S Be Substituted With EN 10084 20MnCrS5?
IS 4432 20Mn5Cr5-S and EN 10084 20MnCrS5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 20MnCrS5 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4432 20Mn5Cr5-S 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 20Mn5Cr5-S and EN 10084 20MnCrS5?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 4432 20Mn5Cr5-S be substituted with EN 10084 20MnCrS5?
IS 4432 20Mn5Cr5-S and EN 10084 20MnCrS5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 20MnCrS5 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4432 20Mn5Cr5-S in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.