Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 (DIN 17211:1987) and UNI 11234 100Cr6 (UNI 11234:2007) 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 UNI 11234 100Cr6 is commonly used for ball bearings,roller bearings,needle bearings,dies,punches,gauges,wear resistant components.
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while UNI 11234 100Cr6 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI), originating from Italy.
As per chemical composition, DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 vs UNI 11234 100Cr6 is a 62.5% 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
UNI 11234 100Cr6
Tensile Strength
900–1050 MPa
750-1000 MPa
Surface Hardness HV
≥950 (nitrided)
Not specified
Yield Strength
Not specified
400-600 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
10-14 %
Hardness
Not specified
60-64 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 UNI 11234 100Cr6.
UNI 11234 100Cr6 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4.
Can DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 Be Substituted With UNI 11234 100Cr6?
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 and UNI 11234 100Cr6 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 UNI 11234 100Cr6?
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 specifies Mo, Al which are not specified for UNI 11234 100Cr6. UNI 11234 100Cr6 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4.
Can DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 be substituted with UNI 11234 100Cr6?
DIN 17211 41CrAlMo7-4 and UNI 11234 100Cr6 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.