EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3
Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 (EN 10083-3:2006) and IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) are both steel grades.
EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 is classified under Alloy Steel, while IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3 is classified under Tool & Die Steels — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3 is a 65.2% 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
EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6
IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3
Condition
Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Not specified
Elongation
10% min
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed (+A): 270 HBW max
Not specified
Tensile Strength
1080 to 1230 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
880 MPa min
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1)
IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3
Not documented
Key Differences
Different category: EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 is Alloy Steel, IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3 is Tool & Die Steels.
Can EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3?
EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 and IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3 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 EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 and IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3?
Different category: EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 is Alloy Steel, IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3 is Tool & Die Steels.
Can EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3?
EN 10083-3 30NiCrMo16-6 and IS 1570 (Part 6) T55Ni6Cr3Mo3 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.