Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 (UNI 7846:1978) and NF A35-565 100C6 are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 is typically used for gears,pinion shafts,camshafts,transmission parts,heavy duty components,case hardened parts, while NF A35-565 100C6 is commonly used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, rollers, precision tools, wear resistant parts.
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI), originating from Italy, while NF A35-565 100C6 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France.
As per chemical composition, UNI 7846 16NiCr11 vs NF A35-565 100C6 is a 68.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 25%.
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
UNI 7846 16NiCr11
NF A35-565 100C6
Tensile Strength
700-950 MPa
850-1100 MPa
Yield Strength
400-600 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
10-15 %
Not specified
Hardness
58-62 HRC
60-66 HRC
Typical Applications
UNI 7846 16NiCr11
gears,pinion shafts,camshafts,transmission parts,heavy duty components,case hardened parts
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 specifies Ni which is not specified for NF A35-565 100C6.
Can UNI 7846 16NiCr11 Be Substituted With NF A35-565 100C6?
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 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 UNI 7846 16NiCr11 and NF A35-565 100C6?
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 specifies Ni which is not specified for NF A35-565 100C6.
Can UNI 7846 16NiCr11 be substituted with NF A35-565 100C6?
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 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.