IS 5517 40Cr7Al10Mo2 vs SAE J404 4137

Close Alternative — 73.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 5517 40Cr7Al10Mo2 (IS 5517:1993) and SAE J404 4137 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 5517 40Cr7Al10Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J404 4137 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 5517 40Cr7Al10Mo2 vs SAE J404 4137 is a 73.8% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 73.8%.

Frequently Compared With IS 5517 40Cr7Al10Mo2:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
73.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
73.8%
Specifications
Property IS 5517 40Cr7Al10Mo2 SAE J404 4137
Standard IS 5517:1993 SAE J404:2009
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.35-0.40
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.70-0.90
Cr (%) 1.50-1.80 0.80-1.10
Mo (%) 0.10-0.25 0.15-0.25
Al (%) 0.90-1.30 Not specified
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.040
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
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 40Cr7Al10Mo2 SAE J404 4137
Tensile Strength 700-850 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) 540 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=18% Not specified
Izod Impact 55 J min Not specified
Hardness (annealed) <=230 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 150 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5517 40Cr7Al10Mo2
Not documented
SAE J404 4137
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Key Differences
Can IS 5517 40Cr7Al10Mo2 Be Substituted With SAE J404 4137?
IS 5517 40Cr7Al10Mo2 and SAE J404 4137 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 5517 40Cr7Al10Mo2 and SAE J404 4137?
IS 5517 40Cr7Al10Mo2 specifies Al which is not specified for SAE J404 4137.
Can IS 5517 40Cr7Al10Mo2 be substituted with SAE J404 4137?
IS 5517 40Cr7Al10Mo2 and SAE J404 4137 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.