EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 (EN ISO 683-17:2014) and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 is a 80% 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 69.9%.
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
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
Tensile Strength
≥620 MPa (annealed)
Not specified
Hardness HRC
60–66 (hardened)
Not specified
Hardness HB
179–217 (annealed)
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
Not documented
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
Can EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12?
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 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 ISO 683-17 100Cr6 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
Can EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12?
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 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.