IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3
Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is classified under Carbon Steel, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 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) 13Ni13Cr3 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1).
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3 is a 65% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.
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) 27C15
IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3
Hardness, annealed (+AC)
<=190 HBW
Not specified
Core Tensile Strength
Not specified
>=850 MPa (60 mm) / >=800 MPa (100 mm)
Core Elongation
Not specified
>=12% (60 mm)
Hardness, annealed
Not specified
<=190 HB
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15
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) 13Ni13Cr3
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Different category: IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is Carbon Steel, IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3 is Alloy Steel.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 specifies Cu, Mo, P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3 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) 27C15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3?
Different category: IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is Carbon Steel, IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3 is Alloy Steel. IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 specifies Cu, Mo, P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni13Cr3 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.