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NF A35-552 42CD4 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2

Strong Match — 98.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

NF A35-552 42CD4 (NF A35-552:1986) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. NF A35-552 42CD4 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, NF A35-552 42CD4 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is a 98.9% 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 98.9%.

Frequently Compared With NF A35-552 42CD4:
GOST 4543 12HN3A GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
98.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
98.9%
Specifications
Property NF A35-552 42CD4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Standard NF A35-552:1986 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.38–0.45 0.38-0.45
Si (%) 0.15–0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.60–0.90 0.60-0.90
Cr (%) 0.90–1.20 0.90-1.20
Mo (%) 0.15–0.30 0.15-0.30
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property NF A35-552 42CD4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Tensile Strength 900–1100 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength ≥700 MPa Not specified
Elongation ≥12% Not specified
Hardness 263–313 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
NF A35-552 42CD4
Gears, shafts, crankshafts, high tensile fasteners
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Not documented
Can NF A35-552 42CD4 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
NF A35-552 42CD4 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 42CD4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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NF A35-552 42CD4
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Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5900–6800 mm (232.28–267.72 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NF A35-552 42CD4 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can NF A35-552 42CD4 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
NF A35-552 42CD4 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 42CD4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.