Grade 42CrMoS4
European Standard Steel Grade 1.7227
Corresponding Standard EN 10083-3-2006
Classification Alloy Steel
42CrMoS4 Chemical Element Composition Content (%)
Component C Si Mn P S Cr Mo
Minimum Value 0.38 - 0.6 - 0.02 0.9 0.15
Maximum Value 0.45 0.4 0.9 0.025 0.04 1.2 0.3
• Elements not quoted in this table shall not be intentionally added to the steel without the agreement of the purchaser, other than for the purpose of finishing the heat and for boron to have its effect on the hardenability. All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent the addition of such elements from scrap or other material used in the manufacture which affect the hardenability, mechanical properties and applicability.
1 Approximate Comparison Table
United States International Organization for Standardization Germany France European Standard
ASTM ISO DIN EN/DIN NF EN/NF EN Numerical Grade
4140 42CrMoS4 42CrMoS4 42CD4u 42CrMoS4 1.7227
2 Approximate Comparison Table
International Organization for Standardization European Standard
ISO EN Numerical Grade
42CrMoS4 42CrMoS4 1.7227

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