Strong Match — 94.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3195 113C6 (IS 3195:1992) and IS 3195 98C6 (IS 3195:1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Spring Steel category.
IS 3195 113C6 is typically used for volute and helical springs for railway rolling stock; flats and rounds, springs worked hot and heat-treated (clause 1.1, foreword), while IS 3195 98C6 is commonly used for volute and helical springs for railway rolling stock; flats and rounds, springs worked hot and heat-treated (clause 1.1, foreword).
IS 3195 113C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 3195 98C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 3195 113C6 vs IS 3195 98C6 is a 91.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.4%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 3195 113C6
IS 3195 98C6
Hardness, annealed
<=240 HB
<=240 HB
Typical Applications
IS 3195 113C6
Volute and helical springs for railway rolling stock; flats and rounds, springs worked hot and heat-treated (clause 1.1, foreword)
IS 3195 98C6
Volute and helical springs for railway rolling stock; flats and rounds, springs worked hot and heat-treated (clause 1.1, foreword)
Can IS 3195 113C6 Be Substituted With IS 3195 98C6?
IS 3195 113C6 and IS 3195 98C6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 3195 98C6 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3195 113C6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between IS 3195 113C6 and IS 3195 98C6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 3195 113C6 be substituted with IS 3195 98C6?
IS 3195 113C6 and IS 3195 98C6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 3195 98C6 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3195 113C6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.