IS 11169 (Part 1) 30Ni13Cr5 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5

Close Alternative — 84.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 30Ni13Cr5 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 30Ni13Cr5 is typically used for heavy shafts, axles, connecting rods, large gears, structural components in mining and construction equipment., while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1). IS 11169 (Part 1) 30Ni13Cr5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 30Ni13Cr5 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 is a 87.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 84.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 30Ni13Cr5:
UNI 11234 100Cr6 GOST 4543 12HN3A NF A35-565 100C6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
84.9%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 30Ni13Cr5 IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 IS 11169 (Part 1):1984
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.26-0.34 0.12-0.18
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Ni (%) 3.90-4.30 3.80-4.30
Cr (%) 1.10-1.40 1.00-1.40
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) 30Ni13Cr5 IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5
Hardness, annealed <=200 HB <=200 HB
Core Tensile Strength Not specified >=1350 MPa (30 mm) / >=1200 MPa (60 mm) / >=1150 MPa (90 mm)
Core Elongation Not specified >=9% (30 mm)
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 30Ni13Cr5
Heavy shafts, axles, connecting rods, large gears, structural components in mining and construction equipment.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 30Ni13Cr5 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 30Ni13Cr5 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 11169 (Part 1) 30Ni13Cr5
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Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 4800–5900 mm (188.98–232.28 in)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 30Ni13Cr5 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5?
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) 30Ni13Cr5 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 30Ni13Cr5 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15Ni16Cr5 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.