Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 6) T60Ni5 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 (EN ISO 683-17:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 1570 (Part 6) T60Ni5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) T60Ni5 vs EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 is a 67.6% 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) T60Ni5
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥620 MPa (annealed)
Hardness HRC
Not specified
60–66 (hardened)
Hardness HB
Not specified
179–217 (annealed)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) T60Ni5
Not documented
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6
Rolling element bearings, precision components, cold work tooling
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 6) T60Ni5 specifies Ni which is not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T60Ni5 Be Substituted With EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T60Ni5 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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) T60Ni5 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T60Ni5 specifies Ni which is not specified for EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) T60Ni5 be substituted with EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6?
IS 1570 (Part 6) T60Ni5 and EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 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.