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GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 vs BS 4659 BH11

Strong Match — 93.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 (GB/T 1299-2014) and BS 4659 BH11 (BS 4659:1989) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is typically used for die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools, while BS 4659 BH11 is commonly used for die casting dies, extrusion tooling. GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 4659 BH11 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 vs BS 4659 BH11 is a 89.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 93.1%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1:
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GOST 5950 4H5MFS EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 AISI 52100 IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 3748 103T3 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 50T8
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
93.1%
Specifications
Property GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 BS 4659 BH11
Standard GB/T 1299-2014 BS 4659:1989
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.32–0.45 0.33–0.43
Si (%) 0.80–1.20 0.80–1.20
Mn (%) 0.20–0.50 0.20–0.50
Cr (%) 4.75–5.50 4.75–5.50
Mo (%) 1.20–1.75 1.10–1.60
V (%) 0.80–1.20 0.30–0.60
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 4Cr5MoSiV1 BS 4659 BH11
Hardness HRC (hardened) 42–54 40–54
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤235 ≤235
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools
BS 4659 BH11
Die casting dies, extrusion tooling
Can GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 Be Substituted With BS 4659 BH11?
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 and BS 4659 BH11 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH11 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 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 4Cr5MoSiV1
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2700–4100 mm (106.3–161.42 in)
BS 4659 BH11
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3500–3500 mm (137.8–137.8 in)
On M-EX Right Now
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
2 active listings and RFQs →
BS 4659 BH11
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 and BS 4659 BH11?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 be substituted with BS 4659 BH11?
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 and BS 4659 BH11 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH11 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.