Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-3 38Cr2 (EN 10083-3:2006) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10083-3 38Cr2 is typically used for quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 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).
EN 10083-3 38Cr2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-3 38Cr2 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is a 66.9% 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
EN 10083-3 38Cr2
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Condition
Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm
Not specified
Elongation
14% min
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed (+A): 207 HBW max
Not specified
Tensile Strength
800 to 950 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
550 MPa min
Not specified
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP)
Not specified
137-187 HB
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC)
Not specified
<=520 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
EN 10083-3 38Cr2
Quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts (clause 1)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
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
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 specifies Cu, Ni which are not specified for EN 10083-3 38Cr2.
Can EN 10083-3 38Cr2 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
EN 10083-3 38Cr2 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 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 38Cr2 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 specifies Cu, Ni which are not specified for EN 10083-3 38Cr2.
Can EN 10083-3 38Cr2 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
EN 10083-3 38Cr2 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 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.