Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 (DIN 17211:1987) and NF A35-565 100C6 are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 is typically used for used for nitrided shafts, gears, crankshafts, spindles, extrusion screws, and wear-resistant machine components., while NF A35-565 100C6 is commonly used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, rollers, precision tools, wear resistant parts.
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 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 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 vs NF A35-565 100C6 is a 62.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4
NF A35-565 100C6
Tensile Strength
900–1050 MPa
850-1100 MPa
Surface Hardness HV
≥950 (nitrided)
Not specified
Hardness
Not specified
60-66 HRC
Typical Applications
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4
Used for nitrided shafts, gears, crankshafts, spindles, extrusion screws, and wear-resistant machine components.
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 specifies Mo, Al which are not specified for NF A35-565 100C6.
NF A35-565 100C6 specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4.
Can DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 Be Substituted With NF A35-565 100C6?
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 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 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 and NF A35-565 100C6?
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 specifies Mo, Al which are not specified for NF A35-565 100C6. NF A35-565 100C6 specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4.
Can DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 be substituted with NF A35-565 100C6?
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 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.