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IS 5517 55Cr3 vs IS 3195 98C6

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 5517 55Cr3 (IS 5517:1993) and IS 3195 98C6 (IS 3195:1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Spring Steel category. IS 5517 55Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 3195 98C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 5517 55Cr3 vs IS 3195 98C6 is a 78.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With IS 5517 55Cr3:
IS 4367 55Si7 IS 3195 50Cr4V2 EN 10089 50CrV4 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 IS 3195 55Si7 EN 10083-3 51CrV4 IS 3195 113C6 IS 3195 52Cr4Mo2V IS 3431 60Cr4V2 GB/T 1222 55CrMnA EN 10089 55Cr3 EN 10083-1 51CrV4
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
78.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 5517 55Cr3 IS 3195 98C6
Standard IS 5517:1993 IS 3195:1992
Category Spring Steel Spring Steel
C (%) 0.50-0.60 0.90-1.05
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.60-0.80 0.50-0.80
Cr (%) 0.60-0.80 Not specified
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
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 55Cr3 IS 3195 98C6
Tensile Strength 900-1050 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) 660 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=12% Not specified
Izod Impact 35 J min Not specified
Hardness (annealed) <=220 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 63 mm Not specified
Hardness, annealed Not specified <=240 HB
Typical Applications
IS 5517 55Cr3
Not documented
IS 3195 98C6
Volute and helical springs for railway rolling stock; flats and rounds, springs worked hot and heat-treated (clause 1.1, foreword)
Key Differences
Can IS 5517 55Cr3 Be Substituted With IS 3195 98C6?
IS 5517 55Cr3 and IS 3195 98C6 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 5517 55Cr3 and IS 3195 98C6?
IS 5517 55Cr3 specifies Cr which is not specified for IS 3195 98C6.
Can IS 5517 55Cr3 be substituted with IS 3195 98C6?
IS 5517 55Cr3 and IS 3195 98C6 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.