Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3195 113C6 (IS 3195:1992) and IS 5517 55Cr3 (IS 5517:1993) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Spring Steel category.
IS 3195 113C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 5517 55Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 3195 113C6 vs IS 5517 55Cr3 is a 78.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
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 3195 113C6
IS 5517 55Cr3
Hardness, annealed
<=240 HB
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
900-1050 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% proof)
Not specified
660 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
>=12%
Izod Impact
Not specified
35 J min
Hardness (annealed)
Not specified
<=220 HB
Condition
Not specified
Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 63 mm
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 5517 55Cr3
Not documented
Key Differences
IS 5517 55Cr3 specifies Cr which is not specified for IS 3195 113C6.
Can IS 3195 113C6 Be Substituted With IS 5517 55Cr3?
IS 3195 113C6 and IS 5517 55Cr3 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 3195 113C6 and IS 5517 55Cr3?
IS 5517 55Cr3 specifies Cr which is not specified for IS 3195 113C6.
Can IS 3195 113C6 be substituted with IS 5517 55Cr3?
IS 3195 113C6 and IS 5517 55Cr3 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.