Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
CSA G40.21 260WT (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades.
CSA G40.21 260WT is classified under Structural Steel (Corten / Weathering), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
CSA G40.21 260WT is typically used for weldable structural steel with guaranteed charpy v-notch low-temperature toughness; secondary members, stair stringers, bracing in cold-climate service, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex b).
CSA G40.21 260WT is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, CSA G40.21 260WT vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3 is a 66.6% 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 65%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
CSA G40.21 260WT
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3
Tensile Strength
380-480 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
260 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
23% min
Not specified
Impact
27J at -20°C
Not specified
Hardness, annealed (+AC)
Not specified
<=180 HBW
Typical Applications
CSA G40.21 260WT
Weldable structural steel with guaranteed Charpy V-notch low-temperature toughness; secondary members, stair stringers, bracing in cold-climate service
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex B)
Key Differences
Different category: CSA G40.21 260WT is Structural Steel (Corten / Weathering), IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3 is Alloy Steel.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3 specifies Mo which is not specified for CSA G40.21 260WT.
Can CSA G40.21 260WT Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3?
CSA G40.21 260WT and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3 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.
What is the difference between CSA G40.21 260WT and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3?
Different category: CSA G40.21 260WT is Structural Steel (Corten / Weathering), IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3 is Alloy Steel. IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3 specifies Mo which is not specified for CSA G40.21 260WT.
Can CSA G40.21 260WT be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3?
CSA G40.21 260WT and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni4Cr3 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.