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IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H

Close Alternative — 78.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 (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) X15Cr16Ni2 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) X15Cr16Ni2 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H is a 78.5% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 78.5%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2:
EN 10088-1 1.4845 ASTM A959 205 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH GOST 5632 12Kh13 ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
78.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
78.5%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Standard IS 1570 (Part 5):1985 IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.10-0.20 0.09-0.15
Si (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Cr (%) 15.0-17.0 11.5-14.00
Ni (%) 1.25-2.50 <=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) X15Cr16Ni2 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Hardness <=285 HB 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)
Tensile Strength Not specified 470-670 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified >=265 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation Not specified >=20%
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2
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) X15Cr16Ni2 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 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) X15Cr16Ni2 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) X15Cr16Ni2 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 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.