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BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 vs IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3

Strong Match — 92% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 (IS 6603:2024) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is typically used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 14, with table 15 for the cold drawn condition)., while IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars. BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 vs IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 is a 92% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 92%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13:
EN 10088-1 1.4401 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H EN 10088-1 1.4006
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 IS 6603:2024
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=2.0 <=2.00
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Cr (%) 16.5-18.5 16.5-18.5
Mo (%) 2.50-3.00 2.50-3.00
Ni (%) 11.5-14.5 10.5-13.0
N (%) Not specified <=0.10
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3
Tensile Strength Not specified 520-720 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified >=205 MPa
Elongation Not specified >=40%
Condition Not specified Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 160 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 14, with Table 15 for the cold drawn condition).
IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3?
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 and IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 and IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3?
IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 specifies N which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 be substituted with IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3?
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 and IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.