Close Alternative — 75.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12 (IS 11169 (Part 2):1989) and EN 10088-1 1.4006 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars (clause 1.1), while EN 10088-1 1.4006 is commonly used for cutlery, turbine blades, fasteners, surgical instruments.
IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-1 1.4006 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12 vs EN 10088-1 1.4006 is a 88.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 75.4%.
Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12:
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Yield Strength (0.2% proof)
>=450 MPa
Not specified
Tensile Strength
600-750 MPa
≥540 MPa (annealed)
Elongation
>=18%
≥18%
Impact (U-notch 5 mm)
>=50 J
Not specified
Condition
Quenched and tempered reference test piece (Table 6 treatment)
Not specified
Hardness HRC
Not specified
36–45 (hardened)
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars (clause 1.1)
IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12 specifies S, P which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
EN 10088-1 1.4006 specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12.
Can IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4006?
IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12 and EN 10088-1 1.4006 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12 and EN 10088-1 1.4006?
IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12 specifies S, P which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006. EN 10088-1 1.4006 specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12.
Can IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4006?
IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr12 and EN 10088-1 1.4006 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.