BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Minimal Match — 38.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is typically used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five), while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is a 58.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 38.9%.
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) 303S42
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Condition
Softened, 1000-1100 deg C
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 150 (first row of Table 3)
Tensile Strength
510 MPa min
770-930 MPa
Yield Strength
190 MPa min (0.2% proof)
>=585 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
40 % min
>=15%
Hardness
183 HB max
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH specifies V which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH 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 BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH specifies V which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH 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.