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:
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
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.
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.