Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 (EN 10088-2:2014) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH 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 X46Cr13 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is a 56.9% 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 10088-2 X46Cr13
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Tensile Strength
<=780 MPa
770-930 MPa
Elongation
>=12%
>=15%
Hardness
<=245 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (+A), cold rolled strip, up to 8 mm thick
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 150 (first row of Table 3)
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=585 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X46Cr13
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH specifies Ni, Mo, V which are not specified for EN 10088-2 X46Cr13.
Can EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH 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 X46Cr13 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH specifies Ni, Mo, V which are not specified for EN 10088-2 X46Cr13.
Can EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH 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.