IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 vs GOST 5950 H12

Strong Match — 88.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and GOST 5950 H12 (GOST 5950-2000) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 vs GOST 5950 H12 is a 88.5% 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 88.5%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12:
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV AISI 52100 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GOST 5950 3H2W8F DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.5%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 GOST 5950 H12
Standard IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 GOST 5950-2000
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 2.00-2.30 1.9-2.2
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.2-0.6
Mn (%) 0.25-0.50 0.2-0.6
Cr (%) 11.0-13.0 11-13
Mo (%) <=0.80 (optional) Not specified
V (%) <=0.80 (optional) Not specified
P (%) <=0.035 Not specified
S (%) <=0.035 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 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 GOST 5950 H12
Tensile Strength Not specified 1000-1200 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 800 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 5% min
Hardness Not specified 60-64 HRC
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
Not documented
GOST 5950 H12
Used for cold dies, punches, shear blades, rolls, and forming tools.
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 Be Substituted With GOST 5950 H12?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 and GOST 5950 H12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GOST 5950 H12 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
No active listings currently.
GOST 5950 H12
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3600–4000 mm (141.73–157.48 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
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GOST 5950 H12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 and GOST 5950 H12?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 specifies Mo, V, P, S which are not specified for GOST 5950 H12.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 be substituted with GOST 5950 H12?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 and GOST 5950 H12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GOST 5950 H12 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.