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SAE J404 50B46 vs IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J404 50B46 (SAE J404:2009) and IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2 (IS 4432:1988) 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 IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2 is commonly used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts. SAE J404 50B46 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, SAE J404 50B46 vs IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2 is a 71.4% 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 69.9%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property SAE J404 50B46 IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2
Standard SAE J404:2009 IS 4432:1988
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.44-0.49 0.12-0.20
Cr (%) 0.20-0.35 0.40-0.80
Mn (%) 0.75-1.00 0.60-1.00
Ni (%) 0.20-0.35 0.60-1.00
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.035
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.15-0.35
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 IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2
Core Tensile Strength Not specified 1100-1400 MPa (16 mm) / 1050-1400 MPa (30 mm) / 900-1200 MPa (63 mm)
Core Yield Strength Not specified >=750 MPa (16 mm) / >=720 MPa (30 mm) / >=600 MPa (63 mm)
Core Elongation Not specified >=8% (16 mm) / >=9% (30 mm) / >=11% (63 mm)
Core Reduction of Area Not specified >=35% (16 mm) / >=40% (30 mm) / >=45% (63 mm)
Hardness, annealed (A) Not specified <=207 HB
Typical Applications
SAE J404 50B46
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
Can SAE J404 50B46 Be Substituted With IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2?
SAE J404 50B46 and IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2 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 IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2?
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 IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2?
SAE J404 50B46 and IS 4432 16Ni3Cr2 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.