ASTM A276/A276M S32654 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Minimal Match — 32.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A276/A276M S32654 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A276/A276M S32654 is typically used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished), 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 A276/A276M S32654 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 A276/A276M S32654 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is a 48.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 32.5%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A276/A276M S32654
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Tensile Strength
>=750 MPa
680-880 MPa
Yield Strength
>=430 MPa
>=490 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
>=40%
>=20%
Hardness
<=250 HB
Not specified
Condition
Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished or cold-finished, all sizes (first row printed)
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 75 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
ASTM A276/A276M S32654
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
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 A276/A276M S32654 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH.
Can ASTM A276/A276M S32654 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
ASTM A276/A276M S32654 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 A276/A276M S32654 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
ASTM A276/A276M S32654 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH.
Can ASTM A276/A276M S32654 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
ASTM A276/A276M S32654 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.