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ASTM A959 616 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH

Close Alternative — 76.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 616 (ASTM A959:2011) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 616 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature. ASTM A959 616 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 616 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH is a 76.9% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 76.9%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A959 616:
EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GOST 5632 08X18H10 ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
76.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
76.9%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 616 IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH
Standard ASTM A959:2011 IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.20-0.25 0.17-0.23
Cr (%) 11.0-12.5 11.0-12.50
Mn (%) 0.50-1.00 <=1.00
Mo (%) 0.90-1.25 0.7-1.20
Ni (%) 0.50-1.00 0.30-1.00
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.030
Si (%) <=0.50 <=0.50
V (%) 0.20-0.30 0.20-0.35
W (%) 0.90-1.25 Not specified
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 616 IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH
Tensile Strength Not specified 780-930 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified >=590 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation Not specified >=14%
Condition Not specified Bars, forgings, Q+T1, thickness up to 250 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 616
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
Can ASTM A959 616 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH?
ASTM A959 616 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A959 616 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH?
ASTM A959 616 specifies W which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH.
Can ASTM A959 616 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH?
ASTM A959 616 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.