Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 (GOST 5950-2000) and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 (EN ISO 683-17:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 is typically used for used for forging dies, pressure casting dies, hot punches, extrusion tooling, and die inserts., while EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is commonly used for rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling.
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is defined under European Standard (EN) (Europe).
As per chemical composition, GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is a 59.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Tensile Strength
1350-1650 MPa
≥620 MPa (annealed)
Yield Strength
1150 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
9% min
Not specified
Hardness
44-50 HRC
Not specified
Hardness HRC
Not specified
60–66 (hardened)
Hardness HB
Not specified
179–217 (annealed)
Typical Applications
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1
Used for forging dies, pressure casting dies, hot punches, extrusion tooling, and die inserts.
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
Key Differences
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 specifies Mn, S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS1.
Can GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 Be Substituted With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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 GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6. EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 specifies Mn, S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 4H5MFS1.
Can GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 be substituted with EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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.