Minimal Match — 44.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38C8BT (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and UNI 11234 100Cr6 (UNI 11234:2007) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38C8BT 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 UNI 11234 100Cr6 is commonly used for ball bearings,roller bearings,needle bearings,dies,punches,gauges,wear resistant components.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38C8BT is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while UNI 11234 100Cr6 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI), originating from Italy.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 38C8BT vs UNI 11234 100Cr6 is a 66.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 44.2%.
Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 38C8BT:
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) 38C8BT
UNI 11234 100Cr6
Core Hardness (CH)
>=48 HRC up to 11 mm
Not specified
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC)
<=570 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
750-1000 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
400-600 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
10-14 %
Hardness
Not specified
60-64 HRC
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38C8BT
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) 38C8BT specifies B, Cu which are not specified for UNI 11234 100Cr6.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 38C8BT Be Substituted With UNI 11234 100Cr6?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38C8BT and UNI 11234 100Cr6 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) 38C8BT and UNI 11234 100Cr6?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38C8BT specifies B, Cu which are not specified for UNI 11234 100Cr6.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 38C8BT be substituted with UNI 11234 100Cr6?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38C8BT and UNI 11234 100Cr6 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.