Minimal Match — 48% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 5950 H12F1 (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 H12F1 is typically used for used for blanking dies, punches, forming dies, cutters, and rolling 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 H12F1 vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is a 72.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 48%.
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 H12F1
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Tensile Strength
1050-1250 MPa
≥620 MPa (annealed)
Yield Strength
850 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
5% min
Not specified
Hardness
61-65 HRC
Not specified
Hardness HRC
Not specified
60–66 (hardened)
Hardness HB
Not specified
179–217 (annealed)
Typical Applications
GOST 5950 H12F1
Used for blanking dies, punches, forming dies, cutters, and rolling tools.
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
Key Differences
GOST 5950 H12F1 specifies V which is not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 specifies S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 H12F1.
Can GOST 5950 H12F1 Be Substituted With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
GOST 5950 H12F1 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 H12F1 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
GOST 5950 H12F1 specifies V which is not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6. EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 specifies S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 H12F1.
Can GOST 5950 H12F1 be substituted with EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
GOST 5950 H12F1 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.