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IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 (IS 1570 (Part 5):1985) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is a 73.5% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 25%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13:
EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H EN 10088-1 1.4006 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 .-
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
73.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
25%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Standard IS 1570 (Part 5):1985 IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.08-0.16
Si (%) <=1.0 <=0.60
Mn (%) <=1.0 0.40-1.00
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.035
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 11.5-13.00
Ni (%) <=1.0 <=1.0
Mo (%) Not specified 0.40-0.80
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) X40Cr13 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Tensile Strength 600-750 MPa 680-880 MPa
Hardness <=225 HB Not specified
Condition Annealed, quenched or solution treated bars and flats (Table 3) Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 75 (first row of Table 3)
Yield Strength Not specified >=490 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation Not specified >=20%
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13
Not documented
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH specifies Mo which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13.
Can IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH 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.