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IS 1570 (Part 5) X12Cr12 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H

Close Alternative — 75.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 5) X12Cr12 (IS 1570 (Part 5):1985) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 5) X12Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 5) X12Cr12 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H is a 97.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 75.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 5) X12Cr12:
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4401 GOST 5632 12Kh13 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH ASTM A959 .-
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
33.3%
OVERALL
75.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 5) X12Cr12 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Standard IS 1570 (Part 5):1985 IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.08-0.15 0.09-0.15
Si (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Cr (%) 11.5-13.5 11.5-14.00
Ni (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 1570 (Part 5) X12Cr12 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Tensile Strength >=450 MPa 470-670 MPa
Yield Strength >=205 MPa (0.2 % proof stress) >=265 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation >=20.0% (50 mm) >=20%
Hardness <=217 HB; <=95 HRB Not specified
Condition Annealed, quenched or solution treated plates, sheets and strips (Table 2) Bars, forgings, plates, A, thickness up to 160 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 5) X12Cr12
Not documented
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Can IS 1570 (Part 5) X12Cr12 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X12Cr12 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 5) X12Cr12 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 IS 1570 (Part 5) X12Cr12 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X12Cr12 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H 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.