UNI 11234 100Cr6 vs SAE J404 52100

Strong Match — 98.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

UNI 11234 100Cr6 (UNI 11234:2007) and SAE J404 52100 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. UNI 11234 100Cr6 is typically used for ball bearings,roller bearings,needle bearings,dies,punches,gauges,wear resistant components, while SAE J404 52100 is commonly used for ball bearings, roller bearings, races, bushings, precision tooling, dies, gauges. UNI 11234 100Cr6 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI), originating from Italy, while SAE J404 52100 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, UNI 11234 100Cr6 vs SAE J404 52100 is a 98.6% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 98.6%.

Frequently Compared With UNI 11234 100Cr6:
NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
98.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
98.6%
Specifications
Property UNI 11234 100Cr6 SAE J404 52100
Standard UNI 11234:2007 SAE J404:2009
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.93-1.05 0.93-1.05
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.25-0.45 0.25-0.45
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
Cr (%) 1.35-1.65 1.35-1.60
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property UNI 11234 100Cr6 SAE J404 52100
Tensile Strength 750-1000 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 400-600 MPa Not specified
Elongation 10-14 % Not specified
Hardness 60-64 HRC Not specified
Typical Applications
UNI 11234 100Cr6
ball bearings,roller bearings,needle bearings,dies,punches,gauges,wear resistant components
SAE J404 52100
Ball bearings, roller bearings, races, bushings, precision tooling, dies, gauges
Can UNI 11234 100Cr6 Be Substituted With SAE J404 52100?
UNI 11234 100Cr6 and SAE J404 52100 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 52100 is often considered as a substitute for UNI 11234 100Cr6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
UNI 11234 100Cr6
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5700–6800 mm (224.41–267.72 in)
SAE J404 52100
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5100–6700 mm (200.79–263.78 in)
On M-EX Right Now
UNI 11234 100Cr6
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SAE J404 52100
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between UNI 11234 100Cr6 and SAE J404 52100?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can UNI 11234 100Cr6 be substituted with SAE J404 52100?
UNI 11234 100Cr6 and SAE J404 52100 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 52100 is often considered as a substitute for UNI 11234 100Cr6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.