Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3748 50T8 (IS 3748:1990) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades.
IS 3748 50T8 is classified under Tool & Die Steels, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
IS 3748 50T8 is typically used for cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex b).
IS 3748 50T8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 3748 50T8 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT is a 75.5% 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 65%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 3748 50T8
IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT
Hardness
<=210 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Not specified
Tensile Strength, as rolled (+AR)
Not specified
<=580 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
IS 3748 50T8
Cold work tools and dies for blanking, trimming, chipping and shearing
IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex B)
Key Differences
Different category: IS 3748 50T8 is Tool & Die Steels, IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT is Alloy Steel.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT specifies B, Cu which are not specified for IS 3748 50T8.
Can IS 3748 50T8 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT?
IS 3748 50T8 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT 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 3748 50T8 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT?
Different category: IS 3748 50T8 is Tool & Die Steels, IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT is Alloy Steel. IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT specifies B, Cu which are not specified for IS 3748 50T8.
Can IS 3748 50T8 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT?
IS 3748 50T8 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 18C10BT 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.