ASTM A240/A240M S82011 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A240/A240M S82011 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A240/A240M S82011 is typically used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip), while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
ASTM A240/A240M S82011 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S82011 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is a 53.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
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
ASTM A240/A240M S82011
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Tensile Strength
>=700 MPa
680-880 MPa
Yield Strength
>=515 MPa
>=490 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
>=30%
>=20%
Hardness
<=293 HB
Not specified
Condition
t <= 0.187 in. [5.00 mm] (first condition printed); yield by 0.2 percent offset
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 75 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S82011
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
ASTM A240/A240M S82011 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S82011 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
ASTM A240/A240M S82011 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH 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 ASTM A240/A240M S82011 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
ASTM A240/A240M S82011 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S82011 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
ASTM A240/A240M S82011 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH 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.