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IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti vs BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31

Strong Match — 96.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti (IS 11169 (Part 2):2023) and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion of stainless steel parts; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 0.8 to 50 mm (clause 1.1, table 11), while BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 is commonly used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 14, with table 15 for the cold drawn condition).. IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti vs BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 is a 96.3% 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 96.3%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti:
EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH GOST 5632 12Kh13 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
96.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
96.3%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31
Standard IS 11169 (Part 2):2023 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.08 <=0.07
Cr (%) 16.5-18.5 16.5-18.5
Cu (%) <=1.00 Not specified
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.0
Mo (%) 2.00-2.50 2.00-2.50
Ni (%) 10.5-13.5 10.5-13.5
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
Ti (%) 5xC-0.70 Not specified
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) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31
Reduction of Area, solution annealed (+AT) >=65% (over 5 to 50 mm) Not specified
Tensile Strength, solution annealed (+AT) <=680 MPa (over 5 to 50 mm) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti
Cold heading and cold extrusion of stainless steel parts; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 0.8 to 50 mm (clause 1.1, Table 11)
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 14, with Table 15 for the cold drawn condition).
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31?
IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31?
IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti specifies Cu, Ti which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31.
Can IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31?
IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.