Strong Match — 92% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 (IS 3748:1990) and BS 4659 BH11 (BS 4659:1989) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 is typically used for hot work tools and dies, such as die-casting dies and hot headers, while BS 4659 BH11 is commonly used for die casting dies, extrusion tooling.
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 4659 BH11 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 vs BS 4659 BH11 is a 88.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 92%.
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 XT35Cr5Mo1V3
BS 4659 BH11
Hardness
<=235 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Not specified
Hardness HRC (hardened)
Not specified
40–54
Hardness HB (annealed)
Not specified
≤235
Typical Applications
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3
Hot work tools and dies, such as die-casting dies and hot headers
BS 4659 BH11
Die casting dies, extrusion tooling
Key Differences
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 specifies S, P which are not specified for BS 4659 BH11.
Can IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 Be Substituted With BS 4659 BH11?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 and BS 4659 BH11 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH11 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 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 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 and BS 4659 BH11?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 specifies S, P which are not specified for BS 4659 BH11.
Can IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 be substituted with BS 4659 BH11?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 and BS 4659 BH11 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH11 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.