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GB/T 1299 Cr12 vs EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12

Strong Match — 97.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 1299 Cr12 (GB/T 1299-2014) and EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 (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 X210Cr12 is commonly used for blanking dies, thread rolling dies, gauges. GB/T 1299 Cr12 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 Cr12 vs EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 is a 96.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 97.9%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 1299 Cr12:
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 AISI 52100 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 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
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
96.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
97.9%
Specifications
Property GB/T 1299 Cr12 EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12
Standard GB/T 1299-2014 EN ISO 4957:2018
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 2.00–2.30 2.00–2.35
Si (%) ≤0.40 ≤0.40
Mn (%) ≤0.40 ≤0.40
Cr (%) 11.50–13.00 11.00–13.00
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 X210Cr12
Hardness HRC (hardened) 60–64 58–64
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤255 ≤255
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 Cr12
Cold forming dies, blanking dies
EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12
Blanking dies, thread rolling dies, gauges
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12 Be Substituted With EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12?
GB/T 1299 Cr12 and EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1299 Cr12 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 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 X210Cr12
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3700 mm (118.11–145.67 in)
On M-EX Right Now
GB/T 1299 Cr12
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EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 1299 Cr12 and EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 1299 Cr12 be substituted with EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12?
GB/T 1299 Cr12 and EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN ISO 4957 X210Cr12 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1299 Cr12 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.