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IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3

Related Material — 65% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades. IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is classified under Carbon Steel, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts not heat treated after cold forming; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex a), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 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) 15C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 is a 76.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
76.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
65%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022
Category Carbon Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.10-0.20 0.12-0.18
Cr (%) <=0.15 0.50-0.80
Cu (%) <=0.15 <=0.15
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.40-0.60
Mo (%) <=0.05 <=0.05
Ni (%) <=0.15 <=0.15
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
Si (%) Not specified 0.10-0.35
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) 15C8 IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3
Hardness, annealed (+AC) <=140 HBW <=140 HBW
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts not heat treated after cold forming; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex A)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3
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) 15C8 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 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) 15C8 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3?
Different category: IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is Carbon Steel, IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 is Alloy Steel. IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 specifies Si which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Cr3 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.