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EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 vs EN ISO 4957 1.2316

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 (EN ISO 683-17:2014) and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 (EN ISO 4957:2018) 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 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is commonly used for plastic injection moulds for corrosive materials, food packaging moulds. EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 vs EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is a 56.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6:
AISI 52100 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GOST 5950 4H5MFS DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 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
56.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Standard EN ISO 683-17:2014 EN ISO 4957:2018
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.93–1.05 ≤0.06
Si (%) 0.15–0.35 ≤0.50
Mn (%) 0.25–0.45 ≤1.00
Cr (%) 1.35–1.65 15.5–17.5
S (%) ≤0.025 Not specified
P (%) ≤0.025 Not specified
Mo (%) Not specified 0.80–1.30
Ni (%) Not specified 0.80–1.50
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 EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Tensile Strength ≥620 MPa (annealed) Not specified
Hardness HRC 60–66 (hardened) 28–34 (pre-hardened)
Hardness HB 179–217 (annealed) Not specified
Hardness HRC (hardened) Not specified 38–44
Corrosion Resistance Not specified Good in humid/corrosive environments
Typical Applications
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Plastic injection moulds for corrosive materials, food packaging moulds
Key Differences
Can EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 Be Substituted With EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 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.
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)
EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2600–2700 mm (102.36–106.3 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
18 active listings and RFQs →
EN ISO 4957 1.2316
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 and EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 specifies S, P which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 1.2316. EN ISO 4957 1.2316 specifies Mo, Ni which are not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
Can EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 be substituted with EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 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.