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EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 vs AISI 52100

Strong Match — 99.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 (EN ISO 683-17:2014) and AISI 52100 are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is typically used for rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling, while AISI 52100 is commonly used for anti-friction bearings, ball screws, precision rollers. EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while AISI 52100 is defined under AISI, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 vs AISI 52100 is a 98.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 99.1%.

Frequently Compared With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6:
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV EN ISO 4957 1.2316 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 GOST 5950 4H5MFS DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GOST 5950 3H2W8F GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 55T8 IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
98.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
99.1%
Specifications
Property EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 AISI 52100
Standard EN ISO 683-17:2014 AISI
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.93–1.05 0.93–1.05
Si (%) 0.15–0.35 0.15–0.35
Mn (%) 0.25–0.45 0.25–0.45
Cr (%) 1.35–1.65 1.35–1.60
S (%) ≤0.025 ≤0.025
P (%) ≤0.025 ≤0.025
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 AISI 52100
Tensile Strength ≥620 MPa (annealed) ≥620 MPa (annealed)
Hardness HRC 60–66 (hardened) 60–66 (hardened)
Hardness HB 179–217 (annealed) 179–229 (annealed)
Typical Applications
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
AISI 52100
Anti-friction bearings, ball screws, precision rollers
Can EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 Be Substituted With AISI 52100?
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 and AISI 52100 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AISI 52100 is often considered as a substitute for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Round Bar → (18 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–6500 mm (118.11–255.91 in)
AISI 52100
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3200 mm (118.11–125.98 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
18 active listings and RFQs →
AISI 52100
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 and AISI 52100?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 be substituted with AISI 52100?
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 and AISI 52100 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AISI 52100 is often considered as a substitute for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.