IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering) vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering) (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering) is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex c), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 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) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering) is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering) vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is a 63.3% 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) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering):
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) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Core Hardness (CH)
>=39 HRC up to 14 mm
Not specified
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC)
<=500 MPa (over 5 to 25 mm)
<=520 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP)
Not specified
137-187 HB
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering)
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex C)
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)
Key Differences
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering) specifies B which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering).
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering) Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 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.
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering) specifies B which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4. IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering).
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering) be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C10BT (quenching and tempering) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 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.