Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr13Mo6 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and GOST 4543 12HN3A (GOST 4543-2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr13Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr13Mo6 vs GOST 4543 12HN3A is a 66.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr13Mo6:
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr13Mo6
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Tensile Strength
>=1540 MPa
850-1050 MPa
Yield Strength
>=1240 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
685 MPa min
Elongation
>=8%
11% min
Izod Impact
>=14 J
Not specified
Hardness
>=444 HBS (guidance only)
58-62 HRC (case)
Condition
Bars and forgings, hardened and tempered (oil hardened unless stated), limiting ruling section 63 mm
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr13Mo6
Not documented
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr13Mo6 specifies Mo which is not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr13Mo6 Be Substituted With GOST 4543 12HN3A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr13Mo6 and GOST 4543 12HN3A 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 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr13Mo6 and GOST 4543 12HN3A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr13Mo6 specifies Mo which is not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr13Mo6 be substituted with GOST 4543 12HN3A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr13Mo6 and GOST 4543 12HN3A 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.