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IS 5517 45C8 vs SAE J403 1042

Strong Match — 90% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 5517 45C8 (IS 5517:1993) and SAE J403 1042 (SAE J403:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 5517 45C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J403 1042 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 5517 45C8 vs SAE J403 1042 is a 90% 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 90%.

Frequently Compared With IS 5517 45C8:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
90%
Specifications
Property IS 5517 45C8 SAE J403 1042
Standard IS 5517:1993 SAE J403:2014
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.40-0.50 0.40-0.47
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-0.90
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.035 (flat rolled), <=0.050 (long products)
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030 (flat rolled), <=0.040 (long products)
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 45C8 SAE J403 1042
Tensile Strength 600-750 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) 380 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=17% Not specified
Izod Impact 41 J min Not specified
Hardness (annealed) <=207 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 100 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5517 45C8
Not documented
SAE J403 1042
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can IS 5517 45C8 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1042?
IS 5517 45C8 and SAE J403 1042 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1042 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 45C8 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 5517 45C8
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SAE J403 1042
Round Bar → (6 listings)
Diameter: 7–9.525 mm (0.28–0.38 in)
Length: 3500–7000 mm (137.8–275.59 in)
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IS 5517 45C8
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SAE J403 1042
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 5517 45C8 and SAE J403 1042?
IS 5517 45C8 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1042.
Can IS 5517 45C8 be substituted with SAE J403 1042?
IS 5517 45C8 and SAE J403 1042 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1042 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 45C8 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.