Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-1 1.4006 (EN 10088-1:2014) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-1 1.4006 is typically used for cutlery, turbine blades, fasteners, surgical instruments, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
EN 10088-1 1.4006 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-1 1.4006 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H is a 77% 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
EN 10088-1 1.4006
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Tensile Strength
≥540 MPa (annealed)
470-670 MPa
Hardness HRC
36–45 (hardened)
Not specified
Elongation
≥18%
>=20%
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=265 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Condition
Not specified
Bars, forgings, plates, A, thickness up to 160 (first row of Table 3)
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can EN 10088-1 1.4006 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
EN 10088-1 1.4006 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H 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 EN 10088-1 1.4006 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can EN 10088-1 1.4006 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
EN 10088-1 1.4006 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H 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.