IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2

Related Material — 65% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades. IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8 is classified under Carbon Steel, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8 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) 16Ni3Cr2 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) 35C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2 is a 69.2% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
69.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
65%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8 IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 IS 11169 (Part 1):1984
Category Carbon Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.40 0.12-0.20
Cr (%) <=0.15 0.40-0.80
Cu (%) <=0.15 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-1.00
Mo (%) <=0.05 Not specified
Ni (%) <=0.15 0.60-1.00
P (%) <=0.035 Not specified
S (%) <=0.035 Not specified
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
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) 35C8 IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2
Core Hardness (CH) >=40 HRC up to 8 mm Not specified
Hardness, annealed (+AC) <=160 HBW Not specified
Core Tensile Strength Not specified >=700 MPa (30 mm)
Core Elongation Not specified >=15% (30 mm)
Hardness, annealed Not specified <=160 HB
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8
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) 16Ni3Cr2
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2?
Different category: IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8 is Carbon Steel, IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2 is Alloy Steel. IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8 specifies Cu, Mo, P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 35C8 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Ni3Cr2 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.