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IS 11169 (Part 1) 23C13BT vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Cr4

Close Alternative — 83.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 23C13BT (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 23C13BT 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) 20Cr4 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) 23C13BT is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 23C13BT vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Cr4 is a 74.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 83.2%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 23C13BT:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
74.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
83.2%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 23C13BT IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Cr4
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
B (%) 0.0008-0.005 Not specified
C (%) 0.20-0.26 0.17-0.23
Cr (%) <=0.30 0.90-1.20
Cu (%) <=0.25 <=0.25
Mn (%) 1.10-1.40 0.60-0.90
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
Si (%) <=0.30 <=0.30
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) 23C13BT IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Cr4
Tensile Strength, cold drawn, annealed and skin passed (+AR+C+AC+LC) <=640 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm) Not specified
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC) Not specified <=640 MPa (over 10 to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 23C13BT
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) 20Cr4
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) 23C13BT Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Cr4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 23C13BT and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Cr4 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) 23C13BT and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Cr4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 23C13BT specifies B which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Cr4.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 23C13BT be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Cr4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 23C13BT and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20Cr4 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.