Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 (IS 3748:1990) and GOST 5950 3H2W8F (GOST 5950-2000) 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 GOST 5950 3H2W8F is commonly used for used for forging dies, extrusion tools, hot punches, mandrels, and die inserts..
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).
As per chemical composition, IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 vs GOST 5950 3H2W8F is a 57.8% 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 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1
GOST 5950 3H2W8F
Hardness
<=235 HB
45-50 HRC
Condition
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
1400-1700 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
1200 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
8% min
Typical Applications
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1
Hot work tools and dies, such as die-casting dies and hot headers
GOST 5950 3H2W8F
Used for forging dies, extrusion tools, hot punches, mandrels, and die inserts.
Key Differences
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 specifies Mn, Mo, S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 3H2W8F.
GOST 5950 3H2W8F specifies W which is not specified for IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1.
Can IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 Be Substituted With GOST 5950 3H2W8F?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 and GOST 5950 3H2W8F 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 XT35Cr5MoV1 and GOST 5950 3H2W8F?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 specifies Mn, Mo, S, P which are not specified for GOST 5950 3H2W8F. GOST 5950 3H2W8F specifies W which is not specified for IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1.
Can IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 be substituted with GOST 5950 3H2W8F?
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 and GOST 5950 3H2W8F 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.