Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 5950 H12F1 (GOST 5950-2000) and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).
As per chemical composition, GOST 5950 H12F1 vs IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 is a 79.7% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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 H12F1
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12
Tensile Strength
1050-1250 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
850 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
5% min
Not specified
Hardness
61-65 HRC
Not specified
Typical Applications
GOST 5950 H12F1
Used for blanking dies, punches, forming dies, cutters, and rolling tools.
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12
Not documented
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 specifies Mo, P, S which are not specified for GOST 5950 H12F1.
Can GOST 5950 H12F1 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12?
GOST 5950 H12F1 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 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 GOST 5950 H12F1 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 specifies Mo, P, S which are not specified for GOST 5950 H12F1.
Can GOST 5950 H12F1 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12?
GOST 5950 H12F1 and IS 1570 (Part 6) XT160Cr12 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.