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
Ni
N
Cu
<=0.04
<=1.00
<=2.00
<=0.045
<=0.030
17.0-19.0
8.0-10.5
<=0.10
3.0-4.0
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
450-650 MPa
Condition
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, rod only; 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)
rod only
-
-
450 to 650
-
-
-
-
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
Bright bars, solution annealed5 rows
Thickness or diameter (mm)
Rp0.2 min (MPa)
Rm (MPa)
A5 min, longitudinal (%)
A5 min, transverse (%)
KV2 min, longitudinal (J)
KV2 min, transverse (J)
up to 10
400
600 to 850
25
-
-
-
over 10 to 16
340
600 to 850
25
-
-
-
over 16 to 40
175
450 to 800
30
-
100
-
over 40 to 63
175
450 to 800
30
-
100
-
over 63 to 160
175
450 to 650
40
-
100
-
Bright bars, conditions 2H, 2B, 2G or 2P; A5 valid for 5 mm and above.
Source: IS 6603:2024, Table 15
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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