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BS 970 EN56AM vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo

Minimal Match — 32.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN56AM (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 EN56AM is typically used for suitable for 35/45 (p), 45/55 (r), 50/60 (s) tons/sq in., while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature. BS 970 EN56AM 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 EN56AM vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is a 48.2% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 32.1%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN56AM:
EN 10088-1 1.4006 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
48.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
32.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN56AM IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.12 0.08-0.16
Si (%) <=1.00 <=0.35
Mn (%) <=1.50 0.50-0.90
Ni (%) <=1.00 2.0-3.0
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 11.0-12.5
Mo (%) <=0.60 1.5-2.00
S (%) <=0.75 <=0.030
Se (%) <=0.60 Not specified
Zr (%) <=0.60 Not specified
Pb (%) <=0.35 Not specified
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 EN56AM IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Tensile Strength ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted) 930-1130 MPa
Elongation ≥20% >=14%
Hardness 152-207 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered P, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 150 (first row of Table 3)
Yield Strength Not specified >=785 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN56AM
Suitable for 35/45 (P), 45/55 (R), 50/60 (S) tons/sq in.
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 EN56AM Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
BS 970 EN56AM 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 EN56AM and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
BS 970 EN56AM specifies Se, Zr, Pb 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 EN56AM.
Can BS 970 EN56AM be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
BS 970 EN56AM 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.