IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni14Cr3
Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni14Cr3 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 is classified under Carbon Steel, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni14Cr3 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 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) 13Ni14Cr3 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) 37C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni14Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni14Cr3 is a 68.6% 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) 37C15
IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni14Cr3
Core Hardness (CH)
>=40 HRC up to 15 mm
Not specified
Hardness, annealed (+AC)
<=190 HBW
<=190 HBW
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15
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) 13Ni14Cr3
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
Different category: IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 is Carbon Steel, IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni14Cr3 is Alloy Steel.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni14Cr3?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni14Cr3 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) 37C15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni14Cr3?
Different category: IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 is Carbon Steel, IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni14Cr3 is Alloy Steel.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni14Cr3?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 13Ni14Cr3 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.