BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 is typically used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five), while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH 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) 325S31 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is a 59.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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) 325S31
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Condition
Softened, 1000-1100 deg C
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 75 (first row of Table 3)
Tensile Strength
510 MPa min
680-880 MPa
Yield Strength
200 MPa min (0.2% proof)
>=490 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
35 % min
>=20%
Hardness
183 HB max
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH specifies Mo which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH 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) 325S31 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH specifies Mo which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
BS 970 (Part 1) 325S31 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH 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.