Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN52 (BS 970:1955) and IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13 (IS 11169 (Part 2):2023) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 EN52 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars., while IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of stainless steel parts; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 0.8 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, table 14).
BS 970 EN52 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN52 vs IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13 is a 69.9% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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 EN52
IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13
Reduction of Area, soft annealed (+A)
Not specified
>=60% (over 5 to 100 mm)
Tensile Strength, soft annealed (+A)
Not specified
<=600 MPa (over 5 to 100 mm)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN52
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13
Cold heading and cold extrusion of stainless steel parts; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 0.8 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Table 14)
Can BS 970 EN52 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13?
BS 970 EN52 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13 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 EN52 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN52 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13?
BS 970 EN52 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13 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.