Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
NF A35-552 34NCD6 (NF A35-552:1986) and NF A35-565 100C6 are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
NF A35-552 34NCD6 is typically used for used for aircraft parts, transmission shafts, gears, crankshafts, connecting rods, and heavy-duty fasteners., while NF A35-565 100C6 is commonly used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, rollers, precision tools, wear resistant parts.
NF A35-552 34NCD6 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while NF A35-565 100C6 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France.
As per chemical composition, NF A35-552 34NCD6 vs NF A35-565 100C6 is a 63.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 40%.
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
NF A35-552 34NCD6
NF A35-565 100C6
Tensile Strength
900-1100 MPa
850-1100 MPa
Yield Strength
700-850 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
10-14%
Not specified
Hardness
270-340 HB
60-66 HRC
Typical Applications
NF A35-552 34NCD6
Used for aircraft parts, transmission shafts, gears, crankshafts, connecting rods, and heavy-duty fasteners.
NF A35-552 34NCD6 specifies Ni, Mo which are not specified for NF A35-565 100C6.
Can NF A35-552 34NCD6 Be Substituted With NF A35-565 100C6?
NF A35-552 34NCD6 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 NF A35-552 34NCD6 and NF A35-565 100C6?
NF A35-552 34NCD6 specifies Ni, Mo which are not specified for NF A35-565 100C6.
Can NF A35-552 34NCD6 be substituted with NF A35-565 100C6?
NF A35-552 34NCD6 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.