Minimal Match — 48.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
DIN 17210 15Cr3 (DIN 17210:1986) and NF A35-565 100C6 are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
DIN 17210 15Cr3 is typically used for low-alloy chromium case-hardening (carburizing) steel; gears, shafts, pins, and machine components requiring a hard wear-resistant carburized surface with a tough core, while NF A35-565 100C6 is commonly used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, rollers, precision tools, wear resistant parts.
DIN 17210 15Cr3 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while NF A35-565 100C6 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France.
As per chemical composition, DIN 17210 15Cr3 vs NF A35-565 100C6 is a 72.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 48.6%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
DIN 17210 15Cr3
NF A35-565 100C6
Tensile Strength
490-640 MPa
850-1100 MPa
Yield Strength
295 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
18% min
Not specified
Hardness
143-187 HB
60-66 HRC
Typical Applications
DIN 17210 15Cr3
Low-alloy chromium case-hardening (carburizing) steel; gears, shafts, pins, and machine components requiring a hard wear-resistant carburized surface with a tough core
Can DIN 17210 15Cr3 Be Substituted With NF A35-565 100C6?
DIN 17210 15Cr3 and NF A35-565 100C6 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 DIN 17210 15Cr3 and NF A35-565 100C6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can DIN 17210 15Cr3 be substituted with NF A35-565 100C6?
DIN 17210 15Cr3 and NF A35-565 100C6 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.