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GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV vs BS 4659 BH13

Strong Match — 90.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV (GB/T 1299-2014) and BS 4659 BH13 (BS 4659:1989) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV is typically used for die casting dies, extrusion tooling, while BS 4659 BH13 is commonly used for die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies. GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 4659 BH13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV vs BS 4659 BH13 is a 85.9% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 90.6%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV:
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GOST 5950 3H2W8F DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 GOST 5950 4H5MFS GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 AISI 52100 IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
90.6%
Specifications
Property GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV BS 4659 BH13
Standard GB/T 1299-2014 BS 4659:1989
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.32–0.45 0.35–0.42
Si (%) 0.80–1.20 0.80–1.20
Mn (%) 0.20–0.50 0.30–0.50
Cr (%) 4.75–5.50 4.75–5.50
Mo (%) 1.10–1.60 1.20–1.75
V (%) 0.30–0.60 0.80–1.20
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV BS 4659 BH13
Hardness HRC (hardened) 40–54 42–54
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤235 ≤235
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV
Die casting dies, extrusion tooling
BS 4659 BH13
Die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies
Can GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV Be Substituted With BS 4659 BH13?
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV and BS 4659 BH13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH13 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV 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
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2500–2700 mm (98.43–106.3 in)
BS 4659 BH13
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2800–3800 mm (110.24–149.61 in)
On M-EX Right Now
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV
2 active listings and RFQs →
BS 4659 BH13
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV and BS 4659 BH13?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV be substituted with BS 4659 BH13?
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV and BS 4659 BH13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH13 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.