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GOST 5950 H12 vs AISI 52100

Minimal Match — 51.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GOST 5950 H12 (GOST 5950-2000) and AISI 52100 are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. GOST 5950 H12 is typically used for used for cold dies, punches, shear blades, rolls, and forming tools., while AISI 52100 is commonly used for anti-friction bearings, ball screws, precision rollers. AISI 52100 is defined under AISI (United States).

As per chemical composition, GOST 5950 H12 vs AISI 52100 is a 77.5% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 51.7%.

Frequently Compared With GOST 5950 H12:
EN ISO 4957 1.2316 GOST 5950 3H2W8F GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 GOST 5950 4H5MFS EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 IS 3748 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
51.7%
Specifications
Property GOST 5950 H12 AISI 52100
Standard GOST 5950-2000 AISI
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 1.9-2.2 0.93–1.05
Cr (%) 11-13 1.35–1.60
Mn (%) 0.2-0.6 0.25–0.45
Si (%) 0.2-0.6 0.15–0.35
S (%) Not specified ≤0.025
P (%) Not specified ≤0.025
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 H12 AISI 52100
Tensile Strength 1000-1200 MPa ≥620 MPa (annealed)
Yield Strength 800 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 5% min Not specified
Hardness 60-64 HRC Not specified
Hardness HRC Not specified 60–66 (hardened)
Hardness HB Not specified 179–229 (annealed)
Typical Applications
GOST 5950 H12
Used for cold dies, punches, shear blades, rolls, and forming tools.
AISI 52100
Anti-friction bearings, ball screws, precision rollers
Key Differences
Can GOST 5950 H12 Be Substituted With AISI 52100?
GOST 5950 H12 and AISI 52100 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
GOST 5950 H12
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3600–4000 mm (141.73–157.48 in)
AISI 52100
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3200 mm (118.11–125.98 in)
On M-EX Right Now
GOST 5950 H12
2 active listings and RFQs →
AISI 52100
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GOST 5950 H12 and AISI 52100?
AISI 52100 specifies S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 H12.
Can GOST 5950 H12 be substituted with AISI 52100?
GOST 5950 H12 and AISI 52100 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.