Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 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) 11C15 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) 45C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 is a 85.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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) 45C8
IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15
Core Hardness (CH)
>=40 HRC up to 12 mm
Not specified
Hardness, annealed (+AC)
<=170 HBW
<=170 HBW
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8
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) 11C15
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)
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 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) 45C8 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 45C8 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 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.