IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 vs SAE J404 5115

Close Alternative — 82.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and SAE J404 5115 (SAE J404:2000) 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 SAE J404 5115 is commonly used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope. IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J404 5115 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 vs SAE J404 5115 is a 82.3% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 82.3%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 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 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
82.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
82.3%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 SAE J404 5115
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 SAE J404:2000
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.20 0.13-0.18
Cr (%) 0.70-1.25 0.70-0.90
Cu (%) <=0.25 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.70-0.90
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.040
Si (%) <=0.30 0.15-0.35
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) 16Cr4 SAE J404 5115
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP) 140-187 HB Not specified
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC) <=520 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm) Not specified
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)
SAE J404 5115
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 Be Substituted With SAE J404 5115?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 and SAE J404 5115 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 and SAE J404 5115?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 5115.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 be substituted with SAE J404 5115?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Cr4 and SAE J404 5115 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.