Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 5950 9HF (GOST 5950-2000) and IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).
As per chemical composition, GOST 5950 9HF vs IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 is a 61.4% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
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 9HF
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Tensile Strength
900-1100 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
700 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
8% min
Not specified
Hardness
60-64 HRC
Not specified
Typical Applications
GOST 5950 9HF
Used for dies, punches, reamers, gauges, and woodworking cutters.
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Not documented
Key Differences
GOST 5950 9HF specifies V which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3.
IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 specifies P, S, Cu, Ni which are not specified for GOST 5950 9HF.
Can GOST 5950 9HF Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3?
GOST 5950 9HF and IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 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 9HF and IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3?
GOST 5950 9HF specifies V which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3. IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 specifies P, S, Cu, Ni which are not specified for GOST 5950 9HF.
Can GOST 5950 9HF be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3?
GOST 5950 9HF and IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 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.