Minimal Match — 48.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A959 316Ti (ASTM A959:2011) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A959 316Ti is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
ASTM A959 316Ti is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 316Ti vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is a 48.3% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 48.3%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A959 316Ti
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Tensile Strength
Not specified
930-1130 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=785 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
Not specified
>=14%
Condition
Not specified
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 150 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 316Ti
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo specifies V which is not specified for ASTM A959 316Ti.
Can ASTM A959 316Ti Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
ASTM A959 316Ti and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo 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 A959 316Ti and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo specifies V which is not specified for ASTM A959 316Ti.
Can ASTM A959 316Ti be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
ASTM A959 316Ti and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo 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.