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IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C13BT vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2

Related Material — 68.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C13BT (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C13BT 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) 38Cr2 is commonly 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). IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C13BT is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C13BT vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 is a 78% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 68.7%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C13BT:
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
78%
MECHANICAL MATCH
50%
OVERALL
68.7%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C13BT IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
B (%) 0.0008-0.005 Not specified
C (%) 0.35-0.40 0.35-0.42
Cr (%) <=0.30 0.40-0.60
Cu (%) <=0.25 <=0.25
Mn (%) 1.15-1.45 0.50-0.80
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) 37C13BT IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2
Core Hardness (CH) >=48 HRC up to 16 mm >=48 HRC up to 8 mm
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC) <=620 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm) <=600 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C13BT
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) 38Cr2
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)
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C13BT Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C13BT and IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 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) 37C13BT and IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C13BT specifies B which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C13BT be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C13BT and IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 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.