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BS 970 EN54A vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo

Minimal Match — 38.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN54A (BS 970:1955) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 EN54A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN54A vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is a 38.5% 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 38.5%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN54A:
ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Other Stainless Steel Grades to Compare With BS 970 EN54A:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
38.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
38.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN54A IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.37-0.47 0.08-0.16
Si (%) 1.00-2.00 <=0.35
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.50-0.90
Ni (%) 13.0-15.0 2.0-3.0
Cr (%) 13.0-15.0 11.0-12.5
W (%) 2.2-3.0 Not specified
Mo (%) 0.40-0.60 1.5-2.00
Nb (%) 0.16-0.22 Not specified
S (%) <=0.045 <=0.030
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.040
V (%) Not specified 0.25-0.40
N (%) Not specified 0.02-0.04
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 EN54A IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Tensile Strength Not specified 930-1130 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified >=785 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation Not specified >=14%
Condition Not specified Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 150 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN54A
Not documented
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN54A Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
BS 970 EN54A and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo 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 EN54A and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
BS 970 EN54A specifies W, Nb which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo. IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo specifies V, N which are not specified for BS 970 EN54A.
Can BS 970 EN54A be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
BS 970 EN54A and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo 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.