Strong Match — 87.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 (IS 4367:1991) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 is typically used for manganese-chromium case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring good core strength and hardenability, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1).
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 is a 98.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 66.7%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 87.7%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4
Tensile Strength
800 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
>=10%
Not specified
Izod Impact
35 J min
Not specified
Hardness (soft annealed)
<=207 HB
Not specified
Condition
Refined, quenched and stress relieved (core properties), ruling section up to 30 mm
Not specified
Core Tensile Strength
Not specified
>=800 MPa (30 mm)
Core Elongation
Not specified
>=10% (30 mm)
Hardness, annealed
Not specified
<=160 HB
Typical Applications
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4
Manganese-chromium case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring good core strength and hardenability
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4.
Can IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 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 4367 16Mn5Cr4 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4.
Can IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr4 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.