Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and GOST 5950 3H2W8F (GOST 5950-2000) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6 vs GOST 5950 3H2W8F is a 51.2% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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 6) 70T6
GOST 5950 3H2W8F
Tensile Strength
Not specified
1400-1700 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
1200 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
8% min
Hardness
Not specified
45-50 HRC
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6
Not documented
GOST 5950 3H2W8F
Used for forging dies, extrusion tools, hot punches, mandrels, and die inserts.
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6 specifies Mn, P, S, Cu which are not specified for GOST 5950 3H2W8F.
GOST 5950 3H2W8F specifies W, V which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6 Be Substituted With GOST 5950 3H2W8F?
IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6 and GOST 5950 3H2W8F 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 6) 70T6 and GOST 5950 3H2W8F?
IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6 specifies Mn, P, S, Cu which are not specified for GOST 5950 3H2W8F. GOST 5950 3H2W8F specifies W, V which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6 be substituted with GOST 5950 3H2W8F?
IS 1570 (Part 6) 70T6 and GOST 5950 3H2W8F 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.