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IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5

Strong Match — 97.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex b). IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5 is a 96.4% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 97.6%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
96.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
97.6%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.12-0.18
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
Ni (%) 3.80-4.30 3.80-4.30
Cr (%) 1.00-1.40 1.00-1.40
Cu (%) Not specified <=0.15
Mo (%) Not specified <=0.05
P (%) Not specified <=0.035
S (%) Not specified <=0.035
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5
Core Tensile Strength >=1350 MPa (30 mm) / >=1200 MPa (60 mm) / >=1150 MPa (90 mm) Not specified
Core Elongation >=9% (30 mm) Not specified
Hardness, annealed <=200 HB Not specified
Hardness, annealed (+AC) Not specified <=200 HBW
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex B)
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5 specifies Cu, Mo, P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni5Cr5 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.