IS 5517 42Cr6V1 vs SAE J404 5132

Close Alternative — 74.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 5517 42Cr6V1 (IS 5517:1993) and SAE J404 5132 (SAE J404:2000) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 5517 42Cr6V1 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J404 5132 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 5517 42Cr6V1 vs SAE J404 5132 is a 74.5% 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 74.5%.

Frequently Compared With IS 5517 42Cr6V1:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
74.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
74.5%
Specifications
Property IS 5517 42Cr6V1 SAE J404 5132
Standard IS 5517:1993 SAE J404:2000
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.37-0.47 0.30-0.35
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.60-0.80
Cr (%) 1.40-1.70 0.75-1.00
V (%) 0.07-0.12 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 42Cr6V1 SAE J404 5132
Tensile Strength 740-880 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) 540 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=14% Not specified
Izod Impact 55 J min Not specified
Hardness (annealed) <=220 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 160 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5517 42Cr6V1
Not documented
SAE J404 5132
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Key Differences
Can IS 5517 42Cr6V1 Be Substituted With SAE J404 5132?
IS 5517 42Cr6V1 and SAE J404 5132 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 42Cr6V1 and SAE J404 5132?
IS 5517 42Cr6V1 specifies V which is not specified for SAE J404 5132.
Can IS 5517 42Cr6V1 be substituted with SAE J404 5132?
IS 5517 42Cr6V1 and SAE J404 5132 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.