EN 10088-2 X2CrNiN18-7 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-2 X2CrNiN18-7 (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 X2CrNiN18-7 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 X2CrNiN18-7 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 X2CrNiN18-7 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H is a 65% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 1.8%.
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 10088-2 X2CrNiN18-7
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Tensile Strength
650-850 MPa
470-670 MPa
Yield Strength
>=350 MPa
>=265 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
>=35%
>=20%
Condition
Solution annealed (+AT), cold rolled strip, up to 8 mm thick; Yield Strength is Rp0.2 (transverse), Elongation is A80 for under 3 mm thick
Bars, forgings, plates, A, thickness up to 160 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X2CrNiN18-7
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
Key Differences
EN 10088-2 X2CrNiN18-7 specifies N which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H.
Can EN 10088-2 X2CrNiN18-7 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
EN 10088-2 X2CrNiN18-7 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 10088-2 X2CrNiN18-7 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
EN 10088-2 X2CrNiN18-7 specifies N which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H.
Can EN 10088-2 X2CrNiN18-7 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
EN 10088-2 X2CrNiN18-7 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.