IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3 vs SAE J404 8720

Close Alternative — 74.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and SAE J404 8720 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3 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 8720 is commonly used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope. IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J404 8720 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3 vs SAE J404 8720 is a 74.3% 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 74.3%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
74.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
74.3%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3 SAE J404 8720
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 SAE J404:2009
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.17-0.23 0.18-0.23
Cr (%) 0.35-0.65 0.40-0.60
Cu (%) <=0.25 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.70-0.90
Mo (%) 0.20-0.30 0.20-0.30
Ni (%) 1.60-2.00 0.40-0.70
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) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3 SAE J404 8720
Tensile Strength, cold drawn and annealed (+AR+C+AC) <=680 MPa (over 5 to 25 mm) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3
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 8720
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3 Be Substituted With SAE J404 8720?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3 and SAE J404 8720 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) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3 and SAE J404 8720?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3 specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 8720.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3 be substituted with SAE J404 8720?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Ni8Cr2Mo3 and SAE J404 8720 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.