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IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT

Strong Match — 96.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 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) 16Mn5Cr5BT 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) 16Mn5Cr5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT is a 94.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 96.5%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
96.5%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.14-0.19 0.14-0.19
Cr (%) 0.80-1.10 0.80-1.10
Cu (%) <=0.25 <=0.25
Mn (%) 1.00-1.30 1.00-1.30
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
Si (%) <=0.30 <=0.30
B (%) Not specified 0.0008-0.005
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) 16Mn5Cr5 IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP) 140-187 HB 140-187 HB
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC) <=550 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm) <=550 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5
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) 16Mn5Cr5BT
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) 16Mn5Cr5 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT specifies B which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.