Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 5517 42Cr4Mo2 (IS 5517:1993) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 5517 42Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 5517 42Cr4Mo2 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is a 67.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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 42Cr4Mo2
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Tensile Strength
700-850 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof)
490 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
>=13%
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
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP)
Not specified
137-187 HB
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC)
Not specified
<=520 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
IS 5517 42Cr4Mo2
Not documented
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex B)
Key Differences
IS 5517 42Cr4Mo2 specifies Mo which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 specifies Cu, Ni which are not specified for IS 5517 42Cr4Mo2.
Can IS 5517 42Cr4Mo2 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
IS 5517 42Cr4Mo2 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between IS 5517 42Cr4Mo2 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
IS 5517 42Cr4Mo2 specifies Mo which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4. IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 specifies Cu, Ni which are not specified for IS 5517 42Cr4Mo2.
Can IS 5517 42Cr4Mo2 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
IS 5517 42Cr4Mo2 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.