Strong Match — 87.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 (IS 4367:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 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 4367 16Mn5Cr4 is commonly used for manganese-chromium case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring good core strength and hardenability.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 vs IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 is a 98.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 66.7%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 87.7%.
Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4:
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) 16Mn5Cr4
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4
Core Tensile Strength
>=800 MPa (30 mm)
Not specified
Core Elongation
>=10% (30 mm)
Not specified
Hardness, annealed
<=160 HB
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
800 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
>=10%
Izod Impact
Not specified
35 J min
Hardness (soft annealed)
Not specified
<=207 HB
Condition
Not specified
Refined, quenched and stress relieved (core properties), ruling section up to 30 mm
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4
Manganese-chromium case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring good core strength and hardenability
Key Differences
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 Be Substituted With IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 and IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 and IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 be substituted with IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 and IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.