Minimal Match — 47.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and NF A35-565 100C6 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 NF A35-565 100C6 is commonly used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, rollers, precision tools, wear resistant parts.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while NF A35-565 100C6 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 vs NF A35-565 100C6 is a 71.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 47.6%.
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
NF A35-565 100C6
Core Hardness (CH)
>=48 HRC up to 8 mm
Not specified
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC)
<=600 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
850-1100 MPa
Hardness
Not specified
60-66 HRC
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) 38Cr2 specifies Cu which is not specified for NF A35-565 100C6.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 Be Substituted With NF A35-565 100C6?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 and NF A35-565 100C6 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) 38Cr2 and NF A35-565 100C6?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 specifies Cu which is not specified for NF A35-565 100C6.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 be substituted with NF A35-565 100C6?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 38Cr2 and NF A35-565 100C6 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.