IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 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 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature. IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H is a 60.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4:
IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
60.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.20 <=0.15
Cr (%) 0.70-1.25 8.00-10.00
Cu (%) <=0.25 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.30-0.60
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.030
Si (%) <=0.30 0.25-1.0
Mo (%) Not specified 0.90-1.10
Al (metallic) (%) Not specified <=0.02
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) 16Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP) 140-187 HB Not specified
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC) <=520 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm) Not specified
Tensile Strength Not specified 410-560 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified >=135 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation Not specified >=20%
Condition Not specified Pipes, A, thickness - (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4
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 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H 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) 16Cr4 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 specifies Cu which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H. IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H specifies Mo, Al (metallic) which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H 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.