Minimal Match — 48.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and NF A35-565 100C6 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 NF A35-565 100C6 is commonly used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, rollers, precision tools, wear resistant parts.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while NF A35-565 100C6 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 vs NF A35-565 100C6 is a 73.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 48.8%.
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
NF A35-565 100C6
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
850-1100 MPa
Hardness
Not specified
60-66 HRC
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)
NF A35-565 100C6 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 Be Substituted With NF A35-565 100C6?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 and NF A35-565 100C6 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 IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 and NF A35-565 100C6?
NF A35-565 100C6 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 be substituted with NF A35-565 100C6?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 and NF A35-565 100C6 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.