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BS 970 EN51 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN51 (BS 970:1955) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN51 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars., 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 EN51 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 EN51 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is a 59.5% 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 35%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN51:
ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
59.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN51 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.25-0.35 0.08-0.16
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 <=0.60
Mn (%) 0.35-0.75 0.40-1.00
Ni (%) 2.75-3.25 <=1.0
Cr (%) <=0.30 11.5-13.00
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.035
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.040
Mo (%) Not specified 0.40-0.80
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 EN51 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Tensile Strength Not specified 680-880 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified >=490 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation Not specified >=20%
Condition Not specified Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 75 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN51
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
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
Can BS 970 EN51 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
BS 970 EN51 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN51 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH specifies Mo which is not specified for BS 970 EN51.
Can BS 970 EN51 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
BS 970 EN51 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.