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GOST 5950 H12 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12

Strong Match — 88.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GOST 5950 H12 (GOST 5950-2000) and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).

As per chemical composition, GOST 5950 H12 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 is a 88.5% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 88.5%.

Frequently Compared With GOST 5950 H12:
EN ISO 4957 1.2316 GOST 5950 3H2W8F GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GOST 5950 4H5MFS GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 AISI 52100 IS 3748 103T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.5%
Specifications
Property GOST 5950 H12 IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
Standard GOST 5950-2000 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 1.9-2.2 2.00-2.30
Cr (%) 11-13 11.0-13.0
Mn (%) 0.2-0.6 0.25-0.50
Si (%) 0.2-0.6 0.10-0.35
Mo (%) Not specified <=0.80 (optional)
V (%) Not specified <=0.80 (optional)
P (%) Not specified <=0.035
S (%) Not specified <=0.035
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property GOST 5950 H12 IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
Tensile Strength 1000-1200 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 800 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 5% min Not specified
Hardness 60-64 HRC Not specified
Typical Applications
GOST 5950 H12
Used for cold dies, punches, shear blades, rolls, and forming tools.
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
Not documented
Key Differences
Can GOST 5950 H12 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12?
GOST 5950 H12 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 is often considered as a substitute for GOST 5950 H12 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
GOST 5950 H12
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Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3600–4000 mm (141.73–157.48 in)
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GOST 5950 H12 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 specifies Mo, V, P, S which are not specified for GOST 5950 H12.
Can GOST 5950 H12 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12?
GOST 5950 H12 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 is often considered as a substitute for GOST 5950 H12 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.