IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 20NiCrMo2 Steel: Specifications & Listings

IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 20NiCrMo2: Cold heading quality alloy steel 20NiCrMo2 to IS 11169 (Part 1):1984, for case hardening, supplied as wire, wire rod or bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter. Old designation 20Ni55Cr50Mo20. Table 7 of the standard prints it as 20Ni7CrMo2. The standard was reaffirmed in 2004.

Category: Alloy Steel
Grade Details
GradeIS 11169 (Part 1):1984 20NiCrMo2
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):1984
ApplicationsCold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 India No activity yet
SAE J404 8620 SAE J404:2000 USA No activity yet
BS 970 (Part 1) 805H20 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 UK No activity yet
BS 970 (Part 3) 805M20 BS 970 (Part 3):1991 UK No activity yet
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 UK No activity yet
Grade ComparisonCompare With a Specific Grade →
Grade Standard Match
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Ni2Cr2Mo2 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 Strong Match
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 Strong Match
SAE J404 8620 SAE J404:2009 Strong Match
SAE J404 8620 SAE J404:2000 Strong Match
IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A20 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 Strong Match
SAE J404 8622 SAE J404:2009 Strong Match
SAE J404 8622 SAE J404:2000 Strong Match
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Si Mn Ni Cr Mo
0.18-0.23 0.10-0.35 0.70-0.90 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.60 0.15-0.25
Mechanical Properties
Core Tensile Strength >=900 MPa (30 mm) / >=800 MPa (60 mm) / >=750 MPa (90 mm)
Core Elongation >=11% (30 mm)
Hardness, annealed <=180 HB

More data from IS 11169 (Part 1):1984

From the standard
Other composition limits from the clauses and notes
Sulphur and phosphorus, maximum
0.035 percent each; other limits by agreement
Elements not specified, maximum
Cr 0.15, Ni 0.15, Cu 0.15, Sn 0.02, Mo 0.05, V 0.05 percent; total 0.40
Narrower carbon and silicon ranges may be agreed between purchaser and manufacturer; elements not listed are not added except by agreement or to finish the heat.
Source: IS 11169 (Part 1):1984, clauses 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.2 and 4.4, Table 3 notes
Hardness in the annealed condition 1 condition
Annealed, maximum
180 HB
Brinell hardness for products delivered in the annealed condition.
Source: IS 11169 (Part 1):1984, Table 5, clause 8.1
Core properties after case hardening refined and quenched
Tensile strength, min (MPa)Elongation, min (%)Izod impact, min (J)Limiting ruling section (mm)
900114130
800--60
750--90
Guidance values (clause 9.2.1) for the core in the refined and quenched condition. Impact value applies when specified. Core properties for wire of 12 mm diameter and below are agreed between purchaser and supplier.
Source: IS 11169 (Part 1):1984, Table 7

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