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IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 vs SAE J404 4340

Close Alternative — 70.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 (IS 5517:1993) and SAE J404 4340 (SAE J404:2000) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J404 4340 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 vs SAE J404 4340 is a 70.7% 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 70.7%.

Frequently Compared With IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
70.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
70.7%
Specifications
Property IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 SAE J404 4340
Standard IS 5517:1993 SAE J404:2000
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.38-0.43
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.60-0.80
Ni (%) 1.25-1.75 1.65-2.00
Cr (%) 0.90-1.30 0.70-0.90
Mo (%) 0.20-0.35 0.20-0.30
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 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 SAE J404 4340
Tensile Strength 800-950 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) 600 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=16% Not specified
Izod Impact 55 J min Not specified
Hardness (annealed) <=241 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 150 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3
Not documented
SAE J404 4340
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Can IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 Be Substituted With SAE J404 4340?
IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 and SAE J404 4340 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 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 and SAE J404 4340?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 be substituted with SAE J404 4340?
IS 5517 40Ni6Cr4Mo3 and SAE J404 4340 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.