IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H

Related Material — 68.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 (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) X40Cr13 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) X40Cr13 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H is a 90% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 25%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 68.3%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13:
EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 EN 10088-1 1.4006 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH ASTM A959 .-
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90%
MECHANICAL MATCH
25%
OVERALL
68.3%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Standard IS 1570 (Part 5):1985 IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 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 (%) 12.0-14.0 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) X40Cr13 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Tensile Strength 600-750 MPa 470-670 MPa
Hardness <=225 HB Not specified
Condition Annealed, quenched or solution treated bars and flats (Table 3) Bars, forgings, plates, A, thickness up to 160 (first row of Table 3)
Yield Strength Not specified >=265 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation Not specified >=20%
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13
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) X40Cr13 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H 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) 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) X40Cr13 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H 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.