42CrV6
1.7561Chromium-vanadium quenched & tempered steel — higher Cr (1.3-1.6%) than 41Cr4 plus V (0.10-0.20%) for grain refinement and secondary hardening. Good fatigue life and wear resistance. Used for heavily loaded shafts, gears, piston rods, and mining equipment where higher hardenability and finer grain than 41Cr4/42CrMo4 are needed.
International equivalents
| Flag | Standard | Country | Grade | Number | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇺 | EN | Europe | 42CrV6 / 1.7561 | 1.7561 | 100% |
Sources: EN 10083-3
Chemical composition comparison (wt%)
Side-by-side: 42CrV6 (EN 10083-3) vs 42CrV6 / 1.7561 (EN) (EN 10083-3)
| Element | 42CrV6 (EN 10083-3) | 42CrV6 / 1.7561 (EN) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | — | 0.38–0.46% | — |
| Si | — | 0–0.4% | — |
Mechanical properties
Compatibility verdict
42CrV6 and 42CrV6 / 1.7561: 100% composition match
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