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EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 (EN 10088-2:2014) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH 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 X3CrNb17 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is a 55.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17:
ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
55.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Standard EN 10088-2:2014 IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.05 0.08-0.16
Si (%) <=1.00 <=0.60
Mn (%) <=1.00 0.40-1.00
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.015 <=0.035
Cr (%) 16.0-18.0 11.5-13.00
Nb (%) <=1.00 Not specified
Ni (%) Not specified <=1.0
Mo (%) Not specified 0.40-0.80
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 X3CrNb17 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Tensile Strength 420-600 MPa 680-880 MPa
Condition Annealed (+A), cold rolled strip, up to 8 mm thick; Elongation is A80 (under 3 mm) or A (3 mm and over), longitudinal and transverse Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 75 (first row of Table 3)
Yield Strength >=230 MPa >=490 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation >=23% >=20%
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
Can EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH 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 EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 specifies Nb which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH. IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH specifies Ni, Mo which are not specified for EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17.
Can EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH 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.