Minimal Match — 49.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 (IS 4367:1991) and NF A35-565 100C6 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 NF A35-565 100C6 is commonly used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, rollers, precision tools, wear resistant parts.
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while NF A35-565 100C6 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France.
As per chemical composition, IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 vs NF A35-565 100C6 is a 74.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 49.7%.
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
NF A35-565 100C6
Tensile Strength
800 MPa min
850-1100 MPa
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
Hardness
Not specified
60-66 HRC
Typical Applications
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4
Manganese-chromium case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring good core strength and hardenability
Can IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 Be Substituted With NF A35-565 100C6?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 and NF A35-565 100C6 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 4367 16Mn5Cr4 and NF A35-565 100C6?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 be substituted with NF A35-565 100C6?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 and NF A35-565 100C6 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.