Related Material — 55.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X9CrNi18-9 (EN 10088-3:2014) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X9CrNi18-9 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, 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 10088-3 X9CrNi18-9 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 10088-3 X9CrNi18-9 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H is a 76.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 14.3%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 55.5%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10088-3 X9CrNi18-9
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Tensile Strength
550-750 MPa
470-670 MPa
Yield Strength
>=190 MPa
>=265 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
>=40%
>=20%
Hardness
<=215 HB
Not specified
Condition
Solution annealed (+AT), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 40 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal), hardness for guidance only
Bars, forgings, plates, A, thickness up to 160 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X9CrNi18-9
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
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 10088-3 X9CrNi18-9 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
EN 10088-3 X9CrNi18-9 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 10088-3 X9CrNi18-9 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 10088-3 X9CrNi18-9 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
EN 10088-3 X9CrNi18-9 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.