Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 (EN 10084:2008) and NF A35-565 100C6 are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 is typically used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1), while NF A35-565 100C6 is commonly used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, rollers, precision tools, wear resistant parts.
EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while NF A35-565 100C6 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France.
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 vs NF A35-565 100C6 is a 58.6% 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 10084 14NiCrMo13-4
NF A35-565 100C6
Condition
Soft annealed
Not specified
Hardenability
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 39 to 47 HRC
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed: 241 HB max
60-66 HRC
Tensile Strength
Not specified
850-1100 MPa
Typical Applications
EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 specifies Mo, Ni which are not specified for NF A35-565 100C6.
Can EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 Be Substituted With NF A35-565 100C6?
EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 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 EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 and NF A35-565 100C6?
EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 specifies Mo, Ni which are not specified for NF A35-565 100C6.
Can EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 be substituted with NF A35-565 100C6?
EN 10084 14NiCrMo13-4 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.