Strong Match — 91.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 (IS 3748:1990) and BS 4659 BH13 (BS 4659:1989) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 is typically used for hot work tools and dies, such as die-casting dies and hot headers, while BS 4659 BH13 is commonly used for die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies.
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 4659 BH13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 vs BS 4659 BH13 is a 87.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 91.8%.
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 XT35Cr5MoV1
BS 4659 BH13
Hardness
<=235 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Not specified
Hardness HRC (hardened)
Not specified
42–54
Hardness HB (annealed)
Not specified
≤235
Typical Applications
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1
Hot work tools and dies, such as die-casting dies and hot headers
BS 4659 BH13
Die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies
Key Differences
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 specifies S, P which are not specified for BS 4659 BH13.
Can IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 Be Substituted With BS 4659 BH13?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 and BS 4659 BH13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH13 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 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 XT35Cr5MoV1 and BS 4659 BH13?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 specifies S, P which are not specified for BS 4659 BH13.
Can IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 be substituted with BS 4659 BH13?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 and BS 4659 BH13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 4659 BH13 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.