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IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 vs GB/T 18254 GCr15

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and GB/T 18254 GCr15 (GB/T 18254-2016) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while GB/T 18254 GCr15 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 vs GB/T 18254 GCr15 is a 79.3% 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 6) XT160Cr12:
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GOST 5950 3H2W8F IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV EN ISO 4957 1.2316 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 AISI 52100 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 GB/T 18254 GCr15
Standard IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 GB/T 18254-2016
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 1.50-1.70 0.95–1.05
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15–0.35
Mn (%) 0.25-0.55 0.25–0.45
Cr (%) 11.0-13.0 1.40–1.65
Mo (%) <=0.80 (optional) Not specified
V (%) <=0.80 (optional) Not specified
P (%) <=0.035 ≤0.025
S (%) <=0.035 ≤0.020
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) XT160Cr12 GB/T 18254 GCr15
Hardness HRC (hardened) Not specified 60–66
Hardness HB (annealed) Not specified ≤179–207
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12
Not documented
GB/T 18254 GCr15
Ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 Be Substituted With GB/T 18254 GCr15?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 and GB/T 18254 GCr15 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12
No active listings currently.
GB/T 18254 GCr15
Round Bar → (23 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 2700–6600 mm (106.3–259.84 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12
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GB/T 18254 GCr15
23 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 and GB/T 18254 GCr15?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for GB/T 18254 GCr15.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 be substituted with GB/T 18254 GCr15?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 and GB/T 18254 GCr15 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.