IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2

Related Material — 60.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is typically 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), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 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) 10Ni5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 is a 71.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 37.7%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 60.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4:
IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Cr4Mo2 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
37.7%
OVERALL
60.4%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.07-0.12 0.09-0.15
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 0.40-0.70
Cu (%) <=0.25 <=0.25
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.30-0.60
Ni (%) 1.20-1.50 0.50-0.80
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
Si (%) <=0.30 <=0.30
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) 10Ni5Cr4 IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP) 137-187 HB 130-180 HB
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC) <=520 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm) <=500 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
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) 12Ni3Cr2
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)
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 12Ni3Cr2 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.