Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr6Ni6 (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) 15Cr6Ni6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr6Ni6 vs GOST 4543 12HN3A is a 75.2% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr6Ni6:
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) 15Cr6Ni6
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Tensile Strength
Not specified
850-1050 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
685 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
11% min
Hardness
Not specified
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr6Ni6
Not documented
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr6Ni6 Be Substituted With GOST 4543 12HN3A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr6Ni6 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) 15Cr6Ni6 and GOST 4543 12HN3A?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr6Ni6 be substituted with GOST 4543 12HN3A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Cr6Ni6 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.