Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 (IS 5517:1993) and UNI 11234 100Cr6 (UNI 11234:2007) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while UNI 11234 100Cr6 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI), originating from Italy.
As per chemical composition, IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 vs UNI 11234 100Cr6 is a 69.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 15%.
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 5517 37Mn5Si5
UNI 11234 100Cr6
Tensile Strength
800-950 MPa
750-1000 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% proof)
550 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
>=14%
10-14 %
Izod Impact
34 J min
Not specified
Hardness (annealed)
<=220 HB
Not specified
Condition
Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 100 mm
UNI 11234 100Cr6 specifies Cr which is not specified for IS 5517 37Mn5Si5.
Can IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 Be Substituted With UNI 11234 100Cr6?
IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 and UNI 11234 100Cr6 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 5517 37Mn5Si5 and UNI 11234 100Cr6?
UNI 11234 100Cr6 specifies Cr which is not specified for IS 5517 37Mn5Si5.
Can IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 be substituted with UNI 11234 100Cr6?
IS 5517 37Mn5Si5 and UNI 11234 100Cr6 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.