Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 699 45Mn (GB/T 699:2015) and IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13 (IS 1570 (Part 5):1985) are both steel grades.
GB/T 699 45Mn is classified under Carbon Steel, while IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13 is classified under Stainless Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
GB/T 699 45Mn is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 699 45Mn vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13 is a 66.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.
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 699 45Mn
IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13
Tensile Strength
>=620 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=375 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=15%
Not specified
Hardness
<=241 HB (as delivered, not heat treated)
<=241 HB
Condition
Normalized 25 mm sample blank, bars up to 80 mm; hardness for delivery state
Annealed, quenched or solution treated plates, sheets and strips (Table 2)
Typical Applications
GB/T 699 45Mn
Hot-rolled or forged quality carbon structural steel bars up to 250 mm
IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13
Not documented
Key Differences
Different category: GB/T 699 45Mn is Carbon Steel, IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13 is Stainless Steel.
GB/T 699 45Mn specifies Cu which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13.
Can GB/T 699 45Mn Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13?
GB/T 699 45Mn and IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13 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 GB/T 699 45Mn and IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13?
Different category: GB/T 699 45Mn is Carbon Steel, IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13 is Stainless Steel. GB/T 699 45Mn specifies Cu which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13.
Can GB/T 699 45Mn be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13?
GB/T 699 45Mn and IS 1570 (Part 5) X20Cr13 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.