Minimal Match — 51.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 5950 H12 (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 H12 is typically used for used for cold dies, punches, shear blades, rolls, and forming tools., 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 H12 vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is a 77.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 51.7%.
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
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
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
179–217 (annealed)
Typical Applications
GOST 5950 H12
Used for cold dies, punches, shear blades, rolls, and forming tools.
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
Key Differences
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 specifies S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 H12.
Can GOST 5950 H12 Be Substituted With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
GOST 5950 H12 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 H12 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 specifies S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 H12.
Can GOST 5950 H12 be substituted with EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
GOST 5950 H12 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.