Strong Match — 95.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 (UNI 7845:1978) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI), originating from Italy, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, UNI 7845 42CrMo4 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2 is a 95.6% 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 95.6%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
UNI 7845 42CrMo4
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Tensile Strength
900-1100 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
700-900 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
11-16 %
Not specified
Hardness
248-320 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
UNI 7845 42CrMo4
shafts,gears,axles,studs,forgings,machine components,automotive parts,hydraulic parts
IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2
Not documented
Key Differences
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2.
Can UNI 7845 42CrMo4 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 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 UNI 7845 42CrMo4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between UNI 7845 42CrMo4 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2.
Can UNI 7845 42CrMo4 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 42Cr4Mo2?
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 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 UNI 7845 42CrMo4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.