Close Alternative — 77.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-2 X12Cr13 (EN 10088-2:2014) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-2 X12Cr13 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, 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 10088-2 X12Cr13 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 10088-2 X12Cr13 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H is a 91.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 77.9%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10088-2 X12Cr13
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Tensile Strength
<=600 MPa
470-670 MPa
Elongation
>=20%
>=20%
Hardness
<=200 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (+A), cold rolled strip, up to 8 mm thick
Bars, forgings, plates, A, thickness up to 160 (first row of Table 3)
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=265 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X12Cr13
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Can EN 10088-2 X12Cr13 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
EN 10088-2 X12Cr13 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between EN 10088-2 X12Cr13 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-2 X12Cr13 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
EN 10088-2 X12Cr13 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.