IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7

Strong Match — 85.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 (IS 5517:1993) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 is a 85.8% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 85.8%.

Frequently Compared With IS 5517 37Mn5Si5:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.8%
Specifications
Property IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7
Standard IS 5517:1993 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.33-0.41 0.33-0.40
Si (%) 1.10-1.40 1.50-2.00
Mn (%) 1.10-1.40 0.80-1.00
S (%) <=0.035 Not specified
P (%) <=0.035 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7
Tensile Strength 800-950 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) 550 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=14% Not specified
Izod Impact 34 J min Not specified
Hardness (annealed) <=220 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 100 mm Not specified
Key Differences
Can IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7?
IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7?
IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7.
Can IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7?
IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 36Si7 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.