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GB/T 1299 Cr12 vs EN ISO 4957 1.2316

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

GB/T 1299 Cr12 (GB/T 1299-2014) and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 (EN ISO 4957:2018) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. GB/T 1299 Cr12 is typically used for cold forming dies, blanking dies, while EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is commonly used for plastic injection moulds for corrosive materials, food packaging moulds. GB/T 1299 Cr12 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 Cr12 vs EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is a 67.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 1299 Cr12:
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 AISI 52100 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GOST 5950 4H5MFS DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 GOST 5950 3H2W8F IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
67.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property GB/T 1299 Cr12 EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Standard GB/T 1299-2014 EN ISO 4957:2018
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 2.00–2.30 ≤0.06
Si (%) ≤0.40 ≤0.50
Mn (%) ≤0.40 ≤1.00
Cr (%) 11.50–13.00 15.5–17.5
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 GB/T 1299 Cr12 EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Hardness HRC (hardened) 60–64 38–44
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤255 Not specified
Hardness HRC Not specified 28–34 (pre-hardened)
Corrosion Resistance Not specified Good in humid/corrosive environments
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 Cr12
Cold forming dies, blanking dies
EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Plastic injection moulds for corrosive materials, food packaging moulds
Key Differences
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12 Be Substituted With EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
GB/T 1299 Cr12 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
GB/T 1299 Cr12
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3400 mm (118.11–133.86 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)
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GB/T 1299 Cr12
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EN ISO 4957 1.2316
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 1299 Cr12 and EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
EN ISO 4957 1.2316 specifies Mo, Ni which are not specified for GB/T 1299 Cr12.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12 be substituted with EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
GB/T 1299 Cr12 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.