Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C
Si
Mn
P
S
Cr
Mo
Ni
N
Cu
<=0.030
<=1.00
7.0-9.0
<=0.040
<=0.010
14.0-16.0
<=0.80
4.5-6.0
0.02-0.06
2.0-4.0
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
400-600 MPa
Yield Strength
>=175 MPa
Elongation
>=45%
Condition
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 160 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal)
More data from IS 6603:2024
From the standard
Mechanical properties by thickness or diameter1 size range
Thickness or diameter (mm)
Rp0.2 min (MPa)
Rp1.0 min (MPa)
Rm (MPa)
A min, longitudinal (%)
A min, transverse (%)
KV2 min, longitudinal (J)
KV2 min, transverse (J)
up to 160
175
210
400 to 600
45
-
-
-
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D; elongation and proof strength are not valid for rod.
Source: IS 6603:2024, Table 5
Hot forming and solution annealingguideline temperatures
Hot forming temperature
1200 to 900 deg C
Cooling after hot forming
air
Heat treatment symbol
+AT
Solution annealing temperature
1000 to 1100 deg C
Cooling after solution annealing
water, air (rapid cooling)
Informative guideline (Annex A).
Source: IS 6603:2024, Table 20
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