Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A681 D7 (ASTM A681:2008) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
ASTM A681 D7 is classified under Tool & Die Steels, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
ASTM A681 D7 is typically used for tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2), while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
ASTM A681 D7 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A681 D7 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H is a 69.2% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A681 D7
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H
Hardness
<=262 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Pipes, A, thickness - (first row of Table 3)
Tensile Strength
Not specified
410-560 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=135 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Typical Applications
ASTM A681 D7
Tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2)
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
Different category: ASTM A681 D7 is Tool & Die Steels, IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H is Alloy Steel.
ASTM A681 D7 specifies V which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H specifies Al (metallic) which is not specified for ASTM A681 D7.
Can ASTM A681 D7 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H?
ASTM A681 D7 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H 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 A681 D7 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H?
Different category: ASTM A681 D7 is Tool & Die Steels, IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H is Alloy Steel. ASTM A681 D7 specifies V which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H. IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H specifies Al (metallic) which is not specified for ASTM A681 D7.
Can ASTM A681 D7 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H?
ASTM A681 D7 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H 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.