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SAE J404 50B46 vs EN 10084 16NiCr4

Related Material — 69.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J404 50B46 (SAE J404:2009) and EN 10084 16NiCr4 (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. SAE J404 50B46 is typically used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope, while EN 10084 16NiCr4 is commonly used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1). SAE J404 50B46 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while EN 10084 16NiCr4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, SAE J404 50B46 vs EN 10084 16NiCr4 is a 69.6% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.6%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
69.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.6%
Specifications
Property SAE J404 50B46 EN 10084 16NiCr4
Standard SAE J404:2009 EN 10084:2008
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.44-0.49 0.13-0.19
Cr (%) 0.20-0.35 0.60-1.00
Mn (%) 0.75-1.00 0.70-1.00
Ni (%) 0.20-0.35 0.80-1.10
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.035
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 <=0.40
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property SAE J404 50B46 EN 10084 16NiCr4
Condition Not specified Soft annealed
Hardenability Not specified +H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 39 to 47 HRC
Hardness Not specified Soft annealed: 217 HB max
Typical Applications
SAE J404 50B46
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
EN 10084 16NiCr4
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
Can SAE J404 50B46 Be Substituted With EN 10084 16NiCr4?
SAE J404 50B46 and EN 10084 16NiCr4 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J404 50B46 and EN 10084 16NiCr4?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can SAE J404 50B46 be substituted with EN 10084 16NiCr4?
SAE J404 50B46 and EN 10084 16NiCr4 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.