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IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 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) 10Ni5Cr4 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) 38Cr2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 is a 71.4% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2:
NF A35-565 100C6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.42 0.07-0.12
Cr (%) 0.40-0.60 0.90-1.20
Cu (%) <=0.25 <=0.25
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.60-0.90
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
Si (%) <=0.30 <=0.30
Ni (%) Not specified 1.20-1.50
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) 38Cr2 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Core Hardness (CH) >=48 HRC up to 8 mm Not specified
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC) <=600 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm) <=520 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP) Not specified 137-187 HB
Typical Applications
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)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
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
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 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) 38Cr2 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 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.